Description
French classic chicken chasseur brings hunter-style magic to dinner tables with tender chicken simmered in a rich wine-mushroom sauce. Rustic elegance meets simple ingredients, creating a comforting meal that will transport you to the French countryside with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 bone-in chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons flour
Vegetables and Liquids:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3/4 pound (340 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 6 tablespoons dry vermouth or white wine
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
Cooking Fats and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high and sear chicken pieces until rich golden brown on all surfaces, creating a flavorful exterior.
- Remove chicken and in the same pan, melt butter and gently sweat chopped onions until translucent and tender.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt, allowing ingredients to caramelize and develop deep, complex flavors.
- Dust the vegetables with flour, stirring continuously to prevent burning and create a light roux for thickening the sauce.
- Deglaze the pan with wine, then incorporate broth, diced tomatoes, and fresh thyme, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Carefully nestle browned chicken pieces back into the aromatic liquid, reducing heat and covering the pan to simmer for approximately 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley and adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Present the chasseur piping hot, accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or fluffy rice to soak up the rich, herbaceous sauce.
Notes
- Opt for bone-in chicken thighs for richer flavor and juiciness compared to chicken breasts.
- Toast flour briefly before adding liquid to eliminate raw flour taste and enhance sauce depth.
- Select fresh mushrooms like cremini or wild varieties for more intense earthy undertones.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour alternatives like almond or rice flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg