Monday, November 16, 2009

Chicken a la King!

One of the few dishes that I love that I remember from college, that I could only have when I had family visiting (because it was too expensive for even my bloated student budget), was chicken a la king.  I first had a taste of this creamy chicken dish at the French Baker in SM North EDSA.  In the 9 semesters that I spent at UP, I believe I've only had this dish about 3 times. 


 

 This is a creamed chicken dish with carrots, celery, bell peppers, chicken chunks and spices over a pastry shell, and served with a side of a garden salad and carrots and corn.  The French Baker used to only serve this with the carrots and corn, and frankly, the side salad didn't amount to much gastronomically for me. 


I still remember how I love this dish - how the multi-dimensional cream sauce played with my palate, and with my trips to Manila the past month, I have been able to indulge myself and have this wonderful dish again. 



1 comment:

Eloisa said...

You're right, there's something about the creaminess of Chicken ala King that makes you want to have it again and again...even if it IS terribly fattening. :-p Mmm...it's a taste sensation though.