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Marco Pierre White Recipe for Chicken Chasseur

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Chicken Chasseur

Cultural Context

Chicken Chasseur, or Hunter's Chicken, hails from the rustic kitchens of France, where it was traditionally prepared by hunters returning from the field. The dish showcases the harmony of simple ingredients—chicken, mushrooms, and herbs—cooked in a rich sauce. Today, it is celebrated in bistros and homes alike, embodying the essence of French country cooking, with variations found in many cultures around the world.

FrenchFRmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs chicken breast
2 shallots
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
2 cups tomatoes (diced)
8 oz mushrooms
1 cup tomato juice
1 tablespoon gravy browning
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brandy
1 cup white wine
4 cups chicken stock (made from stock pot)
2 tablespoons flour

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Flour the chicken breast to assist with browning and thickening the sauce.

2

Heat butter in a pan and place chicken skin side down, cooking slowly to caramelize and render fat.

3

Once the chicken is golden, push it to the side and add finely chopped shallots to the pan.

4

Deglaze the pan with brandy, pouring it around the edge to avoid raw alcohol on the chicken.

5

Add white wine around the edge of the pan, tasting it to ensure acidity is removed for sweetness.

6

Reduce the shallots, chicken juices, white wine, and brandy until syrupy.

7

Add chicken stock pot and tomato juice to the pan, bringing the sauce to a boil.

8

In another pan, prepare the garnish by cooking mushrooms, diced tomatoes (skin removed), and adding chopped parsley and tarragon.

9

Sprinkle the garnish over the chicken before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large skilletwooden spoonmeasuring cups

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

alcohol

Also Known As

Hunter's ChickenChasseur de Poulet
Local Name: Poulet chasseur

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