Description
Classic Chicken Chasseur is a French culinary delight that features succulent chicken and earthy mushrooms simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce. This recipe shines at family gatherings or elegant dinner parties, thanks to its unique blend of apple juice and fresh herbs. The dish is not only flavorful but also nutritious, making it a perfect choice for both everyday meals and special occasions. Easy to prepare, even novice cooks can achieve impressive results with this classic dish. Enjoy the depth of flavor that develops from slow cooking while creating lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup shallots, diced
- 1½ tablespoons garlic, minced
- ½ cup apple juice
- ½ cup white apple vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1½ cups chicken stock
- ½ cup beef stock
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Fresh tarragon and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 8 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms for about 3 minutes. Add shallots and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in apple juice and vinegar; let it reduce slightly before adding tomatoes, stocks, tomato paste, and sour cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Stir in fresh tarragon, return chicken to the pan to absorb flavors, and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg