Indulge in the delectable flavors of Chicken Chasseur, a classic French dish that combines succulent chicken with a rich and savory sauce. This culinary masterpiece features tender chicken seared to perfection and nestled in a flavorful hunter's sauce made with aromatic mushrooms, shallots, garlic, white wine, and a hint of cognac. Served over fluffy mashed potatoes or rice, Chicken Chasseur is a delightful meal that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit your preferences, including a traditional French version, a creamy mushroom version, a slow-cooker version for effortless preparation, and a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the irresistible charm of Chicken Chasseur.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN CHASSEUR AKA HUNTERS CHICKEN
Chicken doesn't have to be boring and dinner shouldn't take you all day to prepare. This dish is basically ready in about 25 minutes, it just needs a little more time to simmer and create this amazing mushroom sauce. This restaurant-style dish is perfect for date night or just a weeknight meal.
Provided by Chef Dennis Littley
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dredge the chicken thighs in flour seasoned with sea salt and black pepper
- Add the olive oil to a large saute pan over high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken skin side down and allow it to sear and brown nicely. *If your pan cooks unevenly (like mine) rotate the thighs halfway without turning over to get the top of the skin fully browned.
- When the chicken has browned nicely turn the thighs over and cook for another 2 minutes. Then remove from the pan until the sauce has been made.*If there is a lot of residue from frying the thighs, dump the oil and start with a clean pan
- Add the shallots, garlic mushrooms to the pan and saute for 5 minutes until the mushrooms have cooked. Don't let the garlic or shallots burn.*add more oil if needed
- Deglaze the pan with the wine and marsala.
- Add the tomato paste, chicken stock, beef stock, and tarragon to the pan. Bring to a boil, then add in the cream. Allow the mixture to cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the browned chicken thighs to the pan, leaving the tops exposed. Reduce the heat to simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes.
- If the sauce isn't thick enough allow it to reduce a little longer. If the sauce is too thick add a little water.Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with roasted potatoes or your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 235 mg, Sodium 443 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN CHASSEUR OR HUNTER'S CHICKEN
Chicken Chasseur or Hunter's Chicken is one of the most popular French chicken recipes. It contains simple ingredients like bone-in chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, wine, and herbs. It's very easy to make and looks as amazing as it tastes. Serve it to your guests or family, tell them that it's Chicken Chasseur and you'll impress everybody. But once they've actually sunken their teeth into it, I guarantee they'll be speechless (that happened in my house).
Provided by Edyta
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat up your oven to 375 F. In order to make Chicken Chasseur with a crispy skin, heat up clarified butter (or a combination of butter with cooking oil) in a cast iron skillet on medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and once your pan is hot, add chicken (skin side down) and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes, until the skin is nicely browned.
- Turned the chicken over and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Transfer the chicken onto a baking sheet and place in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature shows 165F.
- Once you've moved your chicken to the oven, discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Add sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes. Then add chopped shallots and let them sweat for another few minutes.
- If using, add cognac and either flambe it or let it almost entirely cook-off. Add wine and deglaze the pan. Cook until about 1 tablespoon of liquid is left.
- Add tomatoes or tomato paste, chicken stock, and let cook for about 10-15 minutes.
- If your sauce is too liquidy, combine 1-2 tablespoons of either Wondra flour or all-purpose flour with a 1/2 cup of water, mix well (until smooth) and add to the sauce to thicken it up. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning, add salt and pepper as needed. Once the sauce has the right consistency, turn it off and add 2 tablespoons of cold butter and let it melt into the sauce (Tip: once you've added butter, then you cannot reduce the sauce more as the butter would break);
- Chop tarragon and parsley. Remove the chicken from the oven. Then for serving, you can either put the chicken back into the pan and sprinkle everything with herbs and serve it family style, or you plate the chicken and drench in your sauce, then sprinkle with herbs. Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 218 mg, Sodium 424 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN CHASSEUR (HUNTER-STYLE CHICKEN)
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
Chicken chasseur is the classic French dish that's easy but good enough to give to guests. Serve it with creamy mash and a crisp green salad.
Provided by James Martin
Categories Main course
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper then toss in the flour to coat.
- Heat a large frying pan until hot, add the oil and half the butter then fry the chicken pieces, skin side down, for 1-2 minutes until golden-brown. Turn the chicken and fry on the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a frying pan until hot, add the remaining butter and fry the bacon and button mushrooms until they are golden-brown. Add the shallots and caster sugar and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and caramelised.
- Add the wine and bring it to a simmer, stirring to deglaze the pan, then pour the bacon and mushroom mixture over the chicken. Add the stock, tomato purée and tarragon to the chicken and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the liquid slightly reduced.
- Meanwhile, for the mash, place the potatoes into a pan of salted water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan, then place the pan on the heat for one minute to steam off any excess moisture.
- Mash the potatoes well, then add the butter and milk, beating to form a smooth mash. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- When the chicken is cooked, add the tomatoes and flat leaf parsley, check the seasoning then simmer for a further two minutes before serving.
- Serve two pieces of chicken per person with the sauce spooned over and a dollop of mash alongside.
BONELESS CHICKEN CHASSEUR
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the mushrooms in a small pot and cover with the stock. Bring to a low simmer and reconstitute the mushrooms.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to boil.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and then dredge in some flour. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown on both sides, then transfer to a plate. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter into the oil and add the carrots, garlic, shallots and some salt and pepper, and cook partially covered to soften the vegetables, 5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the brandy then stir in the wine. Remove the mushrooms from the stock and chop. Add the mushrooms to the pan along with most of the soaking liquid; discard the last few spoonfuls where grit may have settled. Add the tomatoes and tarragon, and then slide the chicken back in and simmer to thicken a bit, 10 minutes.
- Cook the noodles until al dente in salted water, then drain the noodles and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and toss to coat. Serve the chicken pieces with the buttered egg noodles and a few spoonfuls of the sauce alongside.
ONE-POT CHICKEN CHASSEUR
This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 tsp olive oil and half of the 25g butter in a large lidded casserole.
- Season 4 chicken legs, then fry for about 5 mins on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Melt the remaining butter in the pan. Add 1 chopped onion, then fry for about 5 mins until soft.
- Add 2 crushed garlic cloves, cook for about 1 min, add 200g small button or chestnut mushrooms, cook for 2 mins, then add 225ml red wine.
- Stir in 2 tbsp tomato purée, let the liquid bubble and reduce for about 5 mins, then stir in 2 thyme sprigs and pour over 500ml chicken stock.
- Slip the chicken legs back into the pan, then cover and simmer on a low heat for about 1 hr until the chicken is very tender.
- Remove the chicken legs from the pan and keep warm. Rapidly boil down the sauce for 10 mins or so until it is syrupy and the flavour has concentrated.
- Put the chicken legs back into the sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 1.11 milligram of sodium
QUICK CHICKEN CHASSEUR
A classic in a flash, you can also use beef. Either way - it's a winner
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Snack, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a shallow saucepan and sizzle the bacon for about 2 mins until starting to brown. Throw in the chicken, then fry for 3-4 mins until it has changed colour. Turn up the heat and throw in the mushrooms. Cook for a few mins, stir in the flour, then cook until a paste forms.
- Tip in the tomatoes, stir, then crumble in the stock cube. Bubble everything for 10 mins, splash in the Worcestershire sauce, stir through the parsley, then serve with mash or boiled rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 2.65 milligram of sodium
HOMEMADE CHICKEN CHASSEUR
This is a wonderful meal for friends and family. It is actually much better the day after. I use the small, brown Cremini mushrooms, but you can use the white button ones. Serve this with a crisp, romaine salad, some crusty French bread, and country red wine. Times are approximate.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
- Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoons each of the salt and pepper and add to ther pan. Cook until browned, turning, about 8 minutes in all. Remove.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoons fat from the pan.
- Add the butter to the pan and reduce the heat to moderately low.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Raise the heat to moderately high.
- Add the mushrooms, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoons of the salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the vermouth and bring back to a simmer.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes, thyme, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- Add the chicken and any accumulated juices. Reduce the heat; simmer, covered, until the chicken is done, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and the remaining 1/4 teaspoons pepper.
CHICKEN CHASSEUR
This is a nice elegant meal to serve. The flavor improves in the refrigerator. I use thigh meat because it has a rich flavor, and it stands up to the braising process. I also remove the skin, just because it looks better in the finished product. You may use about 1 Tbsp. of butter with the olive oil if you prefer that flavor.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil to medium in a large skillet, or buffet casserole (it has to be able to hold the liquid and take a lid).
- Sauté the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove to a plate or bowl and reserve.
- Sauté the shallots until soft but not brown.
- Add the mushrooms, put on the lid, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the white wine, stirring as you do, then the brandy, tomato paste, and chicken stock.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring; then reduce the heat.
- Add the tarragon.
- Put the chicken and juices back into the pan.
- Cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
- Serve directly from the buffet casserole, or remove to a platter.
- If your parsley is not bitter tasting, sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 58, Sodium 104.8, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 15
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using fresh chicken, good quality mushrooms, and a flavorful white wine.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken. If you do, the chicken will not brown properly and will end up steamed instead of seared.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a variety of mushrooms for a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms.
- Add some fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve the chicken chasseur over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
Conclusion:
Chicken chasseur is a classic French dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and variety of mushrooms, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chicken chasseur a try.
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