Hairy Bikers Chicken Chasseur Recipe
There is something very comforting about a rich, slow-cooked meal. This Hairy Bikers Chicken Chasseur Recipe is one of those dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 200 g mushrooms sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 120 ml chicken stock
- 60 ml white wine optional
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Brown the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add chicken thighs, skin side down. Cook until golden brown. Turn and cook the other side. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
- In the same pan, add onion and garlic. Cook for two minutes. Add mushrooms and bell pepper. Stir gently until soft and slightly golden.
Build the Sauce
- Add tomato paste and mix well. Pour in white wine and let it simmer. Then add chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Stir everything together.
Add Herbs and Chicken
- Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken back into the pan. Make sure it is covered with sauce.
Simmer Slowly
- Cover the pan with a lid. Let it cook on low heat for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. The sauce will become thick and rich.
Finish and Serve
- Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken if you prefer faster cooking
- Add olives for a Mediterranean twist
- Replace white wine with extra stock if needed
- Try fresh thyme instead of dried for better flavor
- Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes taste too acidic