Chicken Chasseur with Straw Fries

Chicken pieces fried until golden, simmered in a wine and tomato sauce with mushrooms, shallots, served with crispy straw fries.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1063 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 40.1 grams 160.2 grams
Fat 60.7 grams 242.8 grams
Protein 87.1 grams 348.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
110
g
Butter
divided into thirds
GrainsCereals
50
g
Plain Flour
for dredging
Liquids
175
ml
Meat
1.5
kg
Chicken
whole, jointed into eight pieces
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
for seasoning
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, for seasoning
0.5
bunch
Tarragon
half as sprigs and half chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
1
1
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
150
g
Button Mushrooms
left whole
100
g
150
g
Shallots
peeled and left whole
2
piece
Plum Tomatoes
peeled, seeds removed, chopped
4
piece
Potatoes
peeled and cut into skinny fries

Steps

  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper then coat in flour.
  • Fry chicken in oil and 37g butter until golden-brown on both sides.
  • Sauté mushrooms in 37g butter until brown and add most to the chicken.
  • Caramelize shallots with sugar and remaining butter for 3 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with wine while scraping up brown bits.
  • Add wine mixture, stock, tomato purée, and tarragon sprigs to the chicken.
  • Simmer for 45-60 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir in tomatoes and chopped tarragon then simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Deep fry potato strips in hot oil for 4 minutes until crisp.
  • Serve chicken drizzled with sauce alongside fries and reserved garnishes.