Chicken chasseur

Method

1. Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper then toss in the flour to coat.

2. Heat a large frying pan until hot, add the oil and half the butter. Fry the chicken pieces, skin-side down, for 1–2 minutes until golden-brown. Turn the chicken and fry on the other side for another 1–2 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.

3. Add the remaining butter and fry the bacon and button mushrooms until they are golden-brown. Add the shallots and caster sugar and fry for 2–3 minutes until golden and caramelised.

4. Add the wine and bring it to a simmer, stirring to deglaze the pan. Return the chicken to the pan. Add the stock, tomato purée and tarragon.

5. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30–40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the liquid slightly reduced.

6. Meanwhile, for the mash, place the potatoes into a large saucepan of salted water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

7. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan. Place the pan on the heat for 1 minute to remove any excess moisture.

8. Mash the potatoes, then add the butter and milk, beating to form a smooth mash. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

9. When the chicken is cooked, add the tomatoes and flatleaf parsley. Taste to check the seasoning, then simmer for a further 2 minutes before serving.

10. Serve two pieces of chicken per person with the sauce spooned over and a dollop of mash alongside.