Jamie Oliver Chicken Chasseur
Chicken Chasseur, also known as “hunter’s chicken,” is a traditional dish where chicken is cooked in a tomato-based sauce with mushrooms, garlic, and herbs. It focuses on warmth, balance, and simplicity rather than heavy seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs or chicken legs (bone-in, skin-on)
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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- 1 large onion, finely chopped
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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- 200 g mushrooms, sliced
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- 2 tablespoons plain flour
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- 2 tablespoons tomato purée
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- 400 g chopped tomatoes
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- 150 ml chicken stock
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- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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- 1 bay leaf
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- Salt, to taste
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- Black pepper, to taste
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- Fresh parsley, chopped (for serving)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Season the chicken lightly and brown it skin-side down until golden. Turn and brown the other side, then remove and set aside. This step adds depth to the sauce.
In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook gently until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, keeping the heat moderate.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown slightly. This builds the earthy base of the sauce.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well. Add tomato purée and cook for a minute, then pour in the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Stir until smooth.
Return the chicken to the pan. Add thyme and bay leaf, ensuring the chicken is partly submerged in the sauce.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 30–35 minutes, turning the chicken once, until fully cooked and tender. The sauce should thicken naturally.
Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
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