How To Joint,Then Cook A Chicken.Chicken Chasseur.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains flavor without alcohol.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more accessible and last longer.

Show the ingredients including chicken, shallots, mushrooms, chicken stock, dry white wine, tin chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, flour, salt, pepper, sunflower oil, dried tarragon, and fresh parsley.

Break down the chicken into eight pieces by separating the legs from the breast and removing the wings for stock.

Use a knife to cut down the middle of the chicken after removing the backbone with poultry shears.

Portion the chicken into drumsticks, thighs, and breast pieces, explaining that this will feed four people.

Heat a new pan and season the chicken with flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag, shaking to coat.

Add sunflower oil to the pan and brown the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Remove the browned chicken and set aside, then heat another pan to fry the sliced mushrooms until caramelized.

Add the mushrooms to the chicken pan, making space for the shallots, and fry the shallots until cooked.

Add brandy around the edge of the pan and flambé to add flavor.

Remove the chicken and add dry white wine, chicken stock, half a tin of chopped tomatoes, and a pinch of tomato puree to the pan.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, add the chicken back in, cover with a lid, and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours until tender.

Check the seasoning and add fresh parsley and dried tarragon before serving.

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