Chicken Chasseur

Brined whole chicken roasted with vegetables, served with creamy mashed potatoes and a tarragon, white wine, and morel mushroom sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1052.6 kcals 4210.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Fat 74.1 grams 296.2 grams
Protein 62.2 grams 248.8 grams
Cook Time
70 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
125
ml
Double Cream
for the mashed potato
125
g
Unsalted Butter
for the mashed potato
Liquids
300
ml
White Wine
for the chasseur
300
ml
Dark Chicken Stock
for the chasseur
Meat
1
piece
Chicken
whole
NutsSeeds
200
g
Salt
for the brine
2
piece
Bay Leaves
for the brine
2
clove
Garlic
for the brine
2
sprig
Rosemary
for the brine
2
sprig
Thyme
for the brine
1
tsp
Black Peppercorns
whole, for the brine
4
clove
Garlic
smashed
2
sprig
Thyme
fresh
0.5
bunch
Tarragon
fresh
2
tbsp
Chives
finely chopped
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
roughly chopped
2
stick
Celery
roughly chopped
1
piece
Carrot
roughly chopped
500
g
Maris Piper Potatoes
for the mashed potato
200
g
4
piece
Tomatoes
peeled, seeded, and finely chopped

Steps

  • Boil 1 litre of water with brine ingredients until salt dissolves, then cool.
  • Submerge chicken in brine and refrigerate for at least eight hours.
  • Preheat oven to 220°C and place chicken over chopped vegetables, garlic, and thyme in a tray.
  • Roast chicken for 40-50 minutes until juices run clear when pierced.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until tender and drain.
  • Rice potatoes, then beat with butter and cream until smooth and season.
  • Reduce white wine by half in a pan, add stock and tarragon, and reduce again.
  • Cook morels in the sauce for two minutes, then stir in tomatoes and chives.
  • Serve chicken pieces with mash and pour the chasseur sauce over both.