Frango à la King

Ingredientes

• 500 gram chicken breasts (cut into strips)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon green chilli paste (see note 2)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
• 2 small spring onion
• 1 green pepper/capsicum (julienned)
• 250 gram white or brown mushroom (sliced)
• 3 tablespoon cake flour
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1x380 gram evaporated milk (see note 1)
• salt (see note 4)
• pepper

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the garlic and fry for a few seconds. Mix in the green chilli paste

2. 2

   Add the chicken, in two batches and fry for about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside

3. 3

   Add the butter to the same pan. Once melted add the spring onion and green pepper. Fry for 1 minute then add the mushroom. Add the mixed herbs and mix well. Cook until mushroom is caramelised

4. 4

   Add the flour and mix until the white bits have disappeared. Cook for a minute. Add a few drops of water if required

5. 5

   Add the chicken stock and mix well. Add the evaporated milk and mix until it starts to bubble. Return the chicken to the pan

6. 6

   Season with more salt and pepper if you prefer. Turn off the heat