Chicken Chasseur

Tender chicken pieces coated in a velvety brown sauce with woodland aromas. The acidity of the white wine perfectly balances the richness of the bacon and the bite of the mushrooms.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 45 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 878
• Protein: 65 g
• Carbs: 9 g
• Fat: 56 g

Ingredients

• 1200 g Chicken thigh ( cut into pieces )
• 250 g Button mushroom ( quartered )
• 150 g Smoked lardons
• 3 piece Shallot ( finely chopped )
• 200 ml Dry white wine
• 20 g Wheat flour
• 40 g Minimum butter sweet
• 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
• 1 tbsp Tomato caviar
• 1 piece Flat-leaf parsley ( chopped )
• 250 ml Veal stock concentrate ( liquid or reconstituted )
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 piece Tarragon ( chopped )

Instructions

1. Sear the chicken

   In a Dutch oven with oil and a knob of butter, brown the chicken pieces on all sides. The skin should be golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté the garnish

   In the same fat, add the bacon bits and quartered mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms have released their water and begin to brown.

3. Sweat shallots and dust with flour

   Add the minced shallots. When translucent, sprinkle with flour and stir for one minute to cook the roux without burning it.

4. Deglaze and add liquid

   Deglaze with white wine, scraping the bottom to release the drippings. Reduce by half. Add the tomato paste, veal stock, and bouquet garni.

5. Simmer and thicken

   Return the chicken to the pot. Cover and simmer over low heat. The sauce should reduce until it coats the back of a spoon. At the end of cooking, whisk in the remaining cold butter to make the sauce glossy. Sprinkle with chopped tarragon and parsley.

Chef's tips

• Never wash mushrooms in water; they act like sponges. Simply brush them clean.
• The secret is in the deglazing: scrape the bottom of the pot thoroughly to recover all the caramelized juices from the chicken.

Storage

Keeps for 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. The sauce will set; reheat gently over low heat with a splash of water.