Chicken Chasseur

Submitted by Miss Annie

"This is a nice elegant meal to serve. The flavor improves in the refrigerator. I use thigh meat because it has a rich flavor, and it stands up to the braising process. I also remove the skin, just because it looks better in the finished product. You may use about 1 Tbsp. of butter with the olive oil if you prefer that flavor."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 8 pieces

ingredients

• 8 8 skinless chicken breasts or 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 lb button mushroom, sliced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 2 2 tablespoons Bourbon or 2 tablespoons whiskey
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 3⁄4 cup chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley

directions

1. Heat the oil to medium in a large skillet, or buffet casserole (it has to be able to hold the liquid and take a lid).
2. Sauté the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
3. Remove to a plate or bowl and reserve.
4. Sauté the shallots until soft but not brown.
5. Add the mushrooms, put on the lid, and cook for 3 minutes.
6. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
7. Add the white wine, stirring as you do, then the brandy, tomato paste, and chicken stock.
8. Bring to a simmer, stirring; then reduce the heat.
9. Add the tarragon.
10. Put the chicken and juices back into the pan.
11. Cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
12. Serve directly from the buffet casserole, or remove to a platter.
13. If your parsley is not bitter tasting, sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Reviews

[JustJanS]

Miss Annie, this was a great dinner tonight. I used skinless thighs, brandy, dried tarragon and the parsley. I didn't think I liked tarragon too much, but am now converted! I was able to reduce the oil by half with no problems, and after tasting the finished dish before serving, I added a further 2 teaspoons of tomato paste, and loads of freshly ground black pepper.

 

[Elizabeth S.]

Wonderful recipe! My husband loves it! I used Scotch whiskey. Will cook one more time and then use this recipe for guests. Thanks so much!!

 

[Chocolatl]

This dish is similar to the Italian dish Chicken Cacciatore, but the seasonings make it thoroughly French. I used chicken breasts, and the whiskey option. We served it with egg noodles. Delicious; thanks for posting!

 

[russell956]

This was realy good. I cut down on oil and will probs cut back a little on tarragon as it was ever so slightly overpowering and a lot of salt and pepper at the end. This is definately a keeper with these little tweeks. Served with baby new potato and green beans

 

[HeatherN]

I made this as directed with 1 tsp of dried tarragon. I thought the flavor of it was over-powering (and not in a good way.) I like all the other ingredients though, so I will probably try this again with another herb like basil or oregano. (This would explain why my jar of tarragon is full - I don't like it!!) I served this with wide noodles.