If you're looking for a classic French dish that is sure to impress your dinner guests, look no further than James Martin's Chicken Chasseur. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful sauce made with mushrooms, bacon, and white wine. Served over rice or mashed potatoes, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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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.
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
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut chicken breasts or thighs.
- For a richer flavor, brown the chicken in butter instead of oil.
- Use a good quality white wine for the sauce. A dry Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc works well.
- Add a handful of chopped mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve Chicken Chasseur over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
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 colorful vegetables makes this dish a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you are entertaining guests or just looking for a delicious weeknight meal, Chicken Chasseur is sure to satisfy.
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