Brits Try Chicken à la King for the first time! (Like a Hug from Grandma) !

Today, this little British family is trying Chicken A La King for the very first time — and WOW… we were not ready for how comforting, creamy and nostalgic this classic American dish is! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

Made right here in our UK kitchen, we followed a traditional American-style recipe to recreate a dish many of you told us was part of your childhood. Chicken A La King has roots in both New York and Philadelphia, and became a beloved American comfort meal throughout the early 1900s… before fading away in the 50s–60s thanks to tinned versions like canned Chicken à la King. So today we’re bringing it BACK — from scratch!

In this video, we sauté mushrooms in butter, make a rich roux, whisk in chicken broth, milk, egg yolks and cream… and finish it with peas, pimentos and tender chicken. Basically everything you’d ever want in a warm, feel-good family meal! Elena and Alyssa join us in the kitchen (in their adorable pyjamas!) to help make it, taste it and rate it with their iconic “3 out of 10… which means AMAZING!” rating system. 😂

Whether you grew up eating Chicken A La King over biscuits, toast, pasta, rice or mashed potatoes — or this is your first time hearing about it — we hope this cosy recipe brings back memories of home just like it did for so many of you who recommended it!

If you love nostalgic American comfort food, warm family moments, honest reactions and wholesome British humour… you’re in the right place. ❤️
And if you’re coming from JOLLY or you enjoy their Korean-British-culture, family-friendly, wholesome vibe — welcome! We love JOLLY, and if you like their style, you’ll feel at home with us too.

Grab a brew ☕, settle in… and let’s find out if Chicken A La King deserves a place in British hearts (and stomachs)!

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