Chicken a la King

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

4 chicken breast fillets
2 tablespoons all-purpose (plain) flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 ounce (30 g) butter
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
7 ounces (200 g) button mushrooms
1/2 pint (300 ml) cream
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon brandy
Salt and pepper to taste

Microwave Method:

1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Coat in combined flour and paprika.
2. Melt butter in 2-quart (litre) casserole dish for 30-40 seconds on HIGH.
3. Place chicken and any remaining flour mixture into casserole dish. Cook for 5-7 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, stirring twice during cooking.
4. Add peppers, mushrooms and cream. Cook 8-10 minutes on MEDIUM.
5. Combine egg yolks and brandy, stir into casserole. Cook a further 3-5 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring twice.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Coat in combined flour and paprika.
2. Melt butter in 2-quart (litre) casserole dish for 30-40 seconds on HIGH.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
4. Place chicken and any remaining flour mixture into casserole dish. Cook on Low Rack for 10-12 minutes on HIGH MIX/ROAST.
5. Add peppers, mushrooms and cream. Cook for 7-8 minutes on HIGH MIX/ROAST.
6. Combine egg yolks and brandy, stir into casserole. Return to the oven and cook a further 3-5 minutes on HIGH MIX/ROAST.