Chicken Chasseur (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 Russet potatoes.
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4 tablespoons butter, divided.
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4 tablespoons olive oil.
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3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces.
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2 teaspoons kosher salt.
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½ teaspoon black pepper.
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1 pound cremini mushrooms.
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¼ cup shallots, diced.
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1½ tablespoons garlic, minced.
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½ cup cognac or brandy.
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½ cup white wine.
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3 tablespoons tomato paste.
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2 Roma tomatoes, diced.
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1½ cups chicken stock.
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½ cup beef stock.
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¼ cup sour cream.
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2 tablespoons fresh tarragon.
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley.
# Instructions:
01 -
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Optional: prepare mashed potatoes.
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Cook chicken in butter and oil 8 minutes per side until done. Remove and cover.
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In same pan, cook mushrooms 3 minutes. Add shallots and garlic for 1 minute.
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Add cognac, then wine and reduce. Add tomatoes, stocks and sour cream. Simmer until thickened.
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Stir in tarragon and butter. Return chicken to pan. Garnish with parsley.
# Notes:
01 -
Can use breasts or thighs.
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Traditionally served with mashed potatoes.