chicken à la King en · NOUN
Etymology
From chicken + à la + King. Uncertain, but likely named in the 1890s by hotel cook William "Bill" King of the Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia.
Meanings
- (uncountable) a dish consisting of diced chicken in a cream sauce, and often with sherry, mushrooms, and vegetables, served over rice, pasta, or bread.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicken à la king | alternative | lexicographic |