French Chicken Chasseur Recipe
References to chicken chasseur date back to the 13th century, and it is known for multiple iterations. My version cooks chicken legs on the bone in a tomato, white wine and brandy sauce with shallots and tarragon, and it's absolutely divine.
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 775kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Legs
- 1 Large Echalion or Banana Shallot 75g
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 150 g Oyster Mushrooms 1½-2 Cups
- 3 Sprigs Tarragon
- 25 g Butter 2 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon Rapeseed Oil Canola Oil
- 175 ml Dry White Wine ¾ Cup
- 50 ml Brandy 3 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
- 75 ml Beef Stock ⅓ Cup
- 100 g Tomato Passata ½ Cup
- 1 tablespoon Flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cut the shallot in half, peel it and then dice it as finely as you can.
- Gently crush the garlic cloves with the side of a knife, then peel them.
- Tear or cut the oyster mushrooms into strips.
- Strip the tarragon from the sprigs (discarding the sprigs) and finely chop the leaves.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge them in the flour, tapping off any excess.
- Heat a 25cm or 10" frying pan over a medium-high heat, and when it is hot, add the rapeseed oil and butter.
- Once the butter begins to foam, add the chicken legs and brown all over. Then remove and set aside. This process should take 4-7 minutes.
- Turn the heat down a little to medium and add the shallots and garlic cloves, cook without colouring for 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat up to high and throw in the mushrooms and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the brandy and cook until it has reduced by half, then pour in the white wine and again reduce by two-thirds.
- Add the beef stock, tomato passata, and tarragon, stir, have a taste and add more salt if required.
- Place the chicken back in the pan, add a lid, transfer to the oven and cook at 150°C or 300°F for 40-45 minutes.
- OPTIONAL:Remove the pan from the oven and place it on the hob, remove the lid and turn the heat to high and reduce the sauce for 2-3 minutes to finish the dish.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 775kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 355mg | Sodium: 948mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
