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Hunter's chicken (chicken chasseur;[1] French: poulet chasseur, poulet à la chasseur and poulet sauté chasseur) is a chicken dish that is a part of French cuisine.[2][3][4] The primary ingredients in hunter's chicken are sautéed chicken and a reduced chasseur sauce prepared using tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, white wine, brandy and tarragon.
Several other dishes from around the world share these names; yet each version is very different, with few to no similarities besides the use of chicken.
Etymology
Chasseur means "hunter" in French,[5] which also refers to the chasseur sauce. Hunter's chicken shares the same literal name as chicken cacciatore in Italy (cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian).[6]
Overview
French hunter's chicken is prepared using sautéed chicken that is cooked crisp and a chasseur sauce consisting of tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, white wine, brandy and tarragon.[3][7][8] Prior to sautéeing, the chicken can be dredged in flour.[7] Tomato ingredients can include diced tomatoes, canned crushed tomatoes and canned tomato paste.[7] Additional ingredients in hunter's chicken can include shallots, olive oil, chicken stock and vermouth,[9] and in addition to tarragon, additional spices and seasonings can include marjoram, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper.[9] The sauce for hunter's chicken is typically prepared and thickened by the process of reduction.[7] The dish can be garnished with ingredients such as parsley and croutons.[10] Hunter's chicken can become more flavorful after sitting and then being reheated, which allows the flavors of the ingredients to further intermingle.[7]
The British version of 'hunter's chicken' usually consist of chicken fillet wrapped in bacon, in a barbecue (or other tomato-based) sauce, often served with cheese on top, such as cheddar.
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See also
- List of chicken dishes
- List of French dishes
References
- ^ Betty Wason (1968). The Language of Cookery: An Informal Dictionary. World Publishing. p. 66.
Chicken chasseur (shah-sUHR). In French, poulet chasseur, literally "hunter's chicken." This is usually a casserole of chicken with mushrooms and a sauce made with white wine, cream, and herbs. It may also include tomatoes.
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