Whole Bird Chasseur
Whole Bird Chasseur is a premium, butcher-prepared chicken dish designed to add value and confidence at the counter. Inspired by classic French chasseur flavours, it delivers rich, savoury taste with a clean, professional finish in a raw, oven-ready format.
A whole chicken is broken down into generous portions, showcasing craftsmanship while maximising yield. Each piece is evenly coated with Verstegen Binding DS and Verstegen Spice Mix for Chicken, ensuring consistent seasoning and excellent flavour adhesion. Verstegen Chasseur Sauce provides a rich tomato and herb base that adds depth without overpowering the chicken. Whole button mushrooms and sweet shallots add texture, colour, and balance, creating a familiar and comforting profile customers trust.
In the display, the visible sauce, vegetables, and portioned chicken give strong premium appeal and present a complete meal solution. During cooking, the sauce helps retain moisture for tender results. Finished with Verstegen Decoration Espagnol, this dish offers reliability, strong margins, and repeat purchase appeal for busy counters.
Method
Break the chicken down into 8 pieces discarding the rib cage.
Mix equal amounts of Verstegen Binding DS and Spice Mix for Chicken (enough to coat each piece).
Coat all the chicken and place into a boilable vacuum bag with the shallots, mushrooms and sauce.
Vacuum and steam in the Rational 100% steam 85c for 1hr 45 minutes.
Cool to fridge temperature within 90 minutes.
Garnish with Verstegen Decoration Espagnol and button mushrooms.
Ingredients
1 Medium Chicken
Verstegen Binding DS Pure
Verstegen Spice Mix for Chicken
600g Verstegen Chasseur Sauce
400g Button Mushrooms
200g Peeled Shallots
Garnish – Verstegen Decoration Espagnol