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Chicken Chasseur Recipe | Easy French Braised Chicken

Savory Chicken Chasseur Recipe | Easy French Comfort at Home

Discover this Chicken Chasseur recipe, an easy French braised chicken dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor into your home.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken boneless is quicker to cook
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil vegetable oil is a suitable substitute
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter best for controlling salt levels
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup cognac bourbon can replace it
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine use broth for a non-alcoholic option
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth homemade is always a treat
For the Aromatics
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms can swap with shiitake or oyster mushrooms
  • 2 pieces shallots green or sweet onions can be used in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon dried tarragon works as a backup
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mix with cold water to prevent clumping

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to come to room temperature.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat, add chicken skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
  3. Turn chicken over and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add shallots and mushrooms, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Pour in cognac and dry white wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer gently for 3 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, pour in chicken broth and add tarragon, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove chicken, mix cornstarch with cold water, then stir into sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  8. Return chicken to sauce, coat and serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is dry for crispy skin, and adjust cooking time for boneless pieces. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor significantly.

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