Best 2 Chicken Chasseur Hunter Style Chicken Recipes

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**Chicken Chasseur: A Classic French Dish with a Modern Twist**

Chicken Chasseur is a classic French dish that combines tender chicken with a flavorful sauce made from mushrooms, white wine, and tomatoes. This dish is typically served with rice or pasta, and it can be easily prepared at home with a few simple ingredients. In this article, we will share two delicious recipes for Chicken Chasseur: a traditional version and a modern version with a creamy mushroom sauce. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. So, whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you're sure to find a Chicken Chasseur recipe in this article that you'll love.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN CHASSEUR (HUNTER-STYLE CHICKEN)



Chicken Chasseur (Hunter-style Chicken) image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (4-pound) chicken, quartered
Salt and pepper
Clarified butter
5 ounces cremini mushrooms, emincer (thinly sliced)
1 large shallot, ciseler (fine dice)
2 ounces Cognac
2 ounces dry white wine
1 1/2 cups enriched chicken stock
1/4 cup tomato concasse (peeled, seeded, and diced tomato)
1-ounce cold butter
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chervil leaves or flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Season chicken pieces on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a few tablespoons of clarified butter in a Dutch oven over high heat. Place chicken in skin side down and cook until golden brown. Turn the chicken over and brown the other side. Remove chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the oven until just cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and saute until golden brown. Add the shallots and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Cognac and cook until completely reduced. Add the wine and cook until completely reduced. Add the stock and tomato and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon ("nappe") and then swirl in the butter ("monter au beurre"). Once the butter is added, the sauce can not be further reduced because it will break. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the tarragon and chervil.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove the breastbone from the breast. Cut each breast into 2 even pieces on the bias. Cut the legs into 2 pieces at the joint and on the bias and remove the thighbones. Serve 1 leg piece and 1 breast piece. Make sure only 1 piece contains a bone. Serve on hot plates, napped with the sauce.

CHICKEN CHASSEUR (HUNTER-STYLE CHICKEN) WITH CREAMY POLENTA WITH GRUYERE AND PARMESAN



Chicken Chasseur (Hunter-Style Chicken) with Creamy Polenta with Gruyere and Parmesan image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Canola oil
1/2 chicken, cut into pieces (thigh, leg, 1 breast cut in half with wing attached)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 to 13 cremini mushrooms, stems removed and caps cut into 1/8ths
1 large shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons cognac
1 to 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 to 2 tablespoons cold butter
Finely chopped fresh tarragon
Creamy Polenta with Gruyere and Parmesan, for serving, recipe follows
Fresh chervil sprigs, for garnish
5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated gruyere
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken pieces on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in skin-side down and cook until golden brown. Turn the chicken over and brown the other side. Remove the chicken to a baking sheet or plate and set aside.
  • Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and saute until golden brown. Remove the mushrooms from the pan. Add a touch more canola oil and add the shallots and cook for 30 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon of the tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the white wine and cognac and reduce for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Add the mushrooms and nestle the chicken into the sauce, skin-side up. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and put on a plate. Taste the sauce. Add 1 more tablespoon tomato paste and whisk to combine. Add the butter to enrich the sauce. Check the seasoning. Add the tarragon and stir to combine.
  • Serve the sauce with the chicken and some of the Creamy Polenta with Gruyere and Parmesan. Garnish with a couple sprigs of chervil.
  • Add the stock to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the polenta in a fine stream, whisking constantly with a wire whisk. Once all the polenta has been added, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Stir the mixture, using a wooden spoon, every 5 minutes and continue cooking until all the liquid has been absorbed and the mixture is very creamy, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the heavy cream and cheeses until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chicken: A free-range or organic chicken will have a better flavor and texture than a conventionally raised chicken.
  • Brown the chicken well: This will help to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms: This will add depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Cook the sauce until it is thick and flavorful: This will take a few minutes, but it is worth the effort.
  • Serve the chicken with a side of rice or mashed potatoes: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken Chasseur is a classic French dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and earthy mushrooms is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give Chicken Chasseur a try.

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