“Chicken ___ king” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Chicken ___ king”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 26, 2025, where it runs at 35 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 26, 2025.