Hunter’s Chicken (Poulet Chasseur)
Hunter’s Chicken, also known as Chicken Chasseur, is a classic dish that beautifully balances rustic charm with bold, comforting flavors. Traditionally, this French-inspired dish features tender chicken thighs or breasts seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich, savory sauce made from tomatoes, white wine, and aromatic herbs like thyme. Often, earthy mushrooms and a touch of cream or stock are added, creating a hearty, luxurious depth. Perfect for pairing with crusty bread or buttery mashed potatoes, Hunter’s Chicken is a dish that speaks of the countryside—hearty, warming, and utterly satisfying. Bon appétit!
Hunter’s Chicken (Poulet Chasseur)
Ingredients
- 8 slices cured Applewood bacon (chopped)
- 4 Leg quarters
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 16 oz mixed mushrooms trimmed and roughly chopped. (SEE NOTES)
- 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 container Duck and Veal Demi Glace OR 4oz chicken stock + 4oz beef stock
- 1 can (14 ounces crushed tomatoes)
- Handful chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels to drain. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken quarters with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, sear chicken in the bacon fat until brown all over, about 5 minutes each side. Remove chicken to a rimmed plate and set aside.
- To the pan add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes; add garlic and continue to cook about 1 minute more. Add mushrooms and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and turn to coat. If the mixture seems dry, add about a tablespoon or so of water. Sauté mixture until mushrooms are softened, about 7-10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, turning to coat and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and continue to cook about 5 minutes more.
- Carefully add the wine, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom and sides of the pan; cook about 2 minutes then stir in the demi-glace and tomatoes. . Add the chicken pieces back to the pan along with any accumulated juices. Raise heat to medium-high and when the mixture starts to bubble, cover and lower heat to low. Continue to cook on the stove top until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Before serving top with reserved bacon and garnish with parsley.
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Notes
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