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Chicken Chasseur

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
  • 8 skinless chicken thighs, with all surrounding fat removed (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 small leek, trimmed, cleaned, and coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can (15 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in juice
  • 5 to 6 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed, and finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
  • 20 medium mushrooms (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
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Chicken Chasseur

Time: 10 minutes prep, 35 minutes cook
Servings: 4 Servings
 

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil until it is hot in a large nonstick skillet. Add the chicken thighs in one layer, and cook them for 5 minutes on each side over medium to high heat. Transfer the thighs to a large, sturdy saucepan, arranging them side by side in a single layer in the pan.
  2. Add the leek and onion to the drippings in the skillet, and saute for 30 seconds. Add the flour, mix it in well, and cook for about 30 seconds. Then mix in the wine and tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, and pour it into the saucepan with the chicken. Bring the chicken to a boil over high heat stirring occasionally, then cover pan, reduce heat to low, and cook for 25 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle on the tarragon and mix it in.
  4. Serve two thighs per plate and surround it with the vegetables and liquid.
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Summary

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This is a healthy version of chicken in the famous chasseur sauce containing onions and leeks, and flavored with white wine, tomatoes, and mushrooms. It's fancy and delicious enough to serve to dinner guests (we served it with three foodie couples and it was a hit!) and easy enough for a dinner at home. Try serving with garlic mashed potatoes, which would be great for soaking up the yummy sauce!

Reviews

  • Cheryl Norman
    September 17, 2011
    I rarely cook with leeks but plan to give this dish a try. Looks delicious!
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  • Stacey Maupin Torres
    September 17, 2011
    Great recipe, John! While the ingredients and method do make this a healthy variety, there is no way the flavor can be lost! Thank you for sharing.
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    • John Spottiswood
      September 17, 2011
      Thanks for the feedback Stacey. Hope you try and enjoy it!
    • Lynn Grant
      September 17, 2011
      Looks good - I'll have to give it a try soon!

      Comments

      • rosemarie pettignano
        September 22, 2011
        Thanks for the recipe john cammot wait to try it.The wedding i did for my cupcakes went really well. After i take my exam I will send you some recipes,I have been studying really hard for my exam,but i enjoy reading your stories, and enjoy your recipes that you share with everyone.Hope everything is well with you and your family,and i am really doing some cute treats for halloween. Thanks, RoseMarie
        • September 18, 2011
          Sounds so flavorfull and fresh. Love leeks, mushrooms and tomatoes!!!
          • Debbi Simms
            September 18, 2011
            This recipe sounds wonderful John will be trying this during the week
            1 reply
          • annie
            September 17, 2011
            Yummy
            • Julie Reihl
              September 17, 2011
              This sounds like a must try!
              1 reply