Hunter’s Chicken with Fresh Herbs and Mushrooms

Name: Hunter’s Chicken with Fresh Herbs and Mushrooms (Chicken Chasseur)
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons plain flour; 10 grinds black pepper; 50 ml (2 fl oz) olive oil; 1 large chicken, 2.3-2.7 kg (5-6 lb), cut into 6 portions, or 8 chicken pieces (legs, thighs and breasts), skinned; 1 large chicken, 2.3-2.7 kg (5-6 lb), cut into 6 portions, or 8 chicken pieces (legs, thighs and breasts), skinned; 1 large chicken, 2.3-2.7 kg (5-6 lb), cut into 6 portions, or 8 chicken pieces (legs, thighs and breasts), skinned; 1 large chicken, 2.3-2.7 kg (5-6 lb), cut into 6 portions, or 8 chicken pieces (legs, thighs and breasts), skinned; 1 large chicken, 2.3-2.7 kg (5-6 lb), cut into 6 portions, or 8 chicken pieces (legs, thighs and breasts), skinned; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 4 shallots, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons brandy (optional); 225 g (8 oz) very small white mushrooms (or larger mushrooms cut into quarters); 225 g (8 oz) very small white mushrooms (or larger mushrooms cut into quarters); 450 g (1 lb) ripe tomatoes, diced, or ½ × 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes with juice; 450 g (1 lb) ripe tomatoes, diced, or ½ × 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes with juice; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, stripped from stalk; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary; 225 ml (8 fl oz) white wine; 425 ml (15 fl oz) strong chicken stock; 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Chicken Chasseur

Preparation info

Makes
8
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Mother and Daughter Jewish Cooking

By Evelyn Rose and Judi Rose

Published 2000

About

The fresh, fragrant herbs that grow on French hillsides give this earthy rosemary- and thyme-scented casserole its glorious flavour. In days gone by, a sauce of mushrooms, shallots and wine was served with game, the fruits of the hunter, or chasseur. The sauce is richest and most intense if made the day before and reheated. If you plan to do this, be careful not to overcook the chicken when reheating.

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