Ingredients

  • 1 liter beef stock or 1 liter chicken stock
  • 1 12 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 (14 ounce) can white asparagus (chopped in 1inch pieces)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can champignon mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten with some water
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • salt and pepper, to season roux

Method

  • cook the chicken breast by placing in heated stock for around 20min.
  • remove breast and set aside(chop into 1inch pieces when cool).
  • in a separate medium saucepan combine flour and margarine to form a roux and season.
  • gradually add stock while continuously whisking.
  • add asparagus, champignons, and capers.
  • add lemon juice.
  • add egg yolk and stir vigorously.
  • add chicken and stir gently and simmer for 10minutes.
  • serve with rice.
  • this recipe does not freeze well.