Hunters Chicken
Cowbridge Kitchen
About This Recipe
A Hunters Chicken is sometimes called a Chicken New Yorker or even a Taverners Chicken, but what ever you call it, it's a succulent chicken breast , topped with smoked back bacon, cheese and smothered with BBQ sauce.
If you are looking for a Pub Grub recipe then this Hunters Chicken is a classic British Pub meal and it is great served with Mashed Potatoes and Onion Rings.
As you can see in this recipe we have served the Hunters Chicken with Potato Gratin.
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The origins of Hunter's Chicken, often called a Chicken Newyorker can be traced back to traditional British cuisine, where it emerged as a hearty dish designed to satisfy the appetites of outdoor enthusiasts and hunters.
This dish typically features chicken breasts that are wrapped in bacon and topped with barbecue sauce and melted cheese, creating a rich and flavourful combination. The concept of combining poultry with robust flavours likely stems from the need for a filling meal after a long day in the field, reflecting the rustic and practical nature of hunting culture.
Over the years, Hunter's Chicken has evolved, with various regional adaptations incorporating different spices and ingredients, yet it has maintained its core identity as a comforting and indulgent meal. Today, it is a popular choice in pubs and restaurants across the UK.
10 mins Prep time
40 mins Cooking time
Time
This is based on a single chicken
342g portion
Including bacon & Cheese
Calories: 720
Protein: 37g
Fat: 55g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 4g
Nutrition
Servings
Anybody can have a go at this recipe, straight forward to follow for the novice
Difficulty
This falls into the category of 'Pub Food'. Hunters chicken is a classic.
Cost to make:
£1.99 / $2.52 (Est.)
Equipment:
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Griddle Pan,
How to Make Hunters Chicken
Traditionally a Hunters Chicken is a French recipe of cooked chicken breast in a chasseur sauce, but today it has become better known as a modern pub classic.
The modern take on this classic French recipe is often a Chicken breast, topped with bacon and cheese then smothered with BBQ sauce.
Homemade barbecue sauce is the ideal complement for hunter's chicken. Its rich flavors enhance the dish, providing a perfect balance that elevates the overall taste experience.
By using fresh ingredients and personalizing the recipe, one can achieve a unique sauce that pairs beautifully with the savoury notes of the chicken.
Cuisine:French
Ingredients
1 Rasher of Smoked Back Bacon
Cheddar Cheese
25 g Salted Butter
Olive Oil
BBQ Sauce
2 Tsp of water
Cooking Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast through the centre (Butterfly it) so you can open it up.
- Put the bacon on top of the chicken then wrap the chicken and bacon flat in tin foil (Aluminium cooking foil). Fold the foil into a flat sealed parcel then cook in a preheated oven at 180 c for 25 mins.
- Take the chicken from the oven and remove from the foil.
- Heat some oil in a griddle pan then cook the chicken on both sides for 5 minutes.
- Take the chicken out of the pan and smother with the cheese.
- Flash under the grill for a few minutes or Cook in the oven for a further 5 mins, until the cheese is melted.
- Plate up the chicken breast and top with hot BBQ sauce.
- You can add a few spoons of water to the BBQ sauce if it is out of a bottle and a bit thick.
You can use different types of cheese to change the flavour of this Hunters Chicken.
Why not make some homemade BBQ Sauce for this.
Rapeseed Oil
There are many more varieties of Cheese, each varietie will add a different flavour to the meal.
Red Leicester
Double Gloucester
Streaky Bacon
