Hunter’s Chicken
Our twist on a popular family favourite, Hunter's Chicken is perfect for people counting calories or following a diet plan like Weight Watchers! It's all of the flavour of a restaurant version, made far more slimming friendly…
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories314
- Carbs10g
- Protein42g
- Fat3g
- Saturates1g
- Sugars6g
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For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!
When you visit any chain restaurant or diner, you’ll usually find a variation on Hunter’s Chicken on the menu. They’re normally packed with calories and swimming in oil, so we’ve created our own version that recreates the flavours for a fraction of the calories!
We don’t know about you, but we LOVE cheese: any type, colour or strength, we enjoy them all. This recipe makes cheese the star of the show as it bubbles away on top of a rich, smoky sauce. In fact, our Hunter’s Chicken is so good we’re confident it will become a family favourite in no time.
There are a couple of ways of cooking Hunter’s Chicken to perfection; you can even prep it and pop in the slow cooker, so you can get on with your day and return home to a mouthwatering aroma filling the kitchen. Now that’s the kind of recipe we love!
What diets is this Hunter’s Chicken suitable for?
This Hunter’s Chicken recipe is suitable if you’re gluten free, as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten-free versions;
- Worcestershire Sauce
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients or equipment to make Hunter’s Chicken?
As you know we like to make things easy, so you should have pretty much all of the ingredients in the cupboard already.
Franks Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce is one of our favourites as it’s smoky and delicious, and available in the spice aisle of most supermarkets but you can substitute it for any hot sauce, Tabasco or a pinch of chilli powder if you can’t find it.
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We use a stick blender like this to make the BBQ sauce, because they are so easy to use and (just as importantly) so easy to clean.
If you’re anything like us you’ll always have a pack of cocktails sticks lurking at the back of the cupboard, usually leftover from Christmas.
But if not you can pick some up from any supermarket or from Amazon.
How many calories are in this Hunter’s Chicken?
There are 314 calories in each portion of our slimming friendly Hunter’s Chicken recipe. This means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
This Hunter’s Chicken is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Take each chicken breast, wrap a bacon medallion around the middle and secure it with a cocktail stick.
Step 2
Set the chicken aside, then add all of the remaining ingredients into an oven-proof dish with a tight fitting lid.
Step 3
Place the chicken on top and replace the lid. Cook for 1 hour at 180°C.
Step 4
When the time is up check that the chicken is cooked. Remove it from the dish and set aside.
Step 5
Blitz the sauce with a stick blender until smooth.
Step 6
Place the cooked chicken in an ovenproof dish and remove the cocktail sticks.
Step 7
Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts and top with cheese. Divide the cheese equally between all for chicken breasts.
Step 8
Place under a hot grill until the cheese is melted and a nice golden colour.
What should you serve with this Hunter’s Chicken?
Any of the following go really well with Hunter’s Chicken. It’s one of those dishes that goes with pretty much anything.
How do you know when this Hunter’s Chicken is cooked?
As with all chicken dishes, it will be cooked when the juices run clear after pricking the chicken with a fork.
This should take approx 1 hour in the oven.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Hunter’s Chicken in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any left overs to cool, make sure to refrigerate them straight away, in a container with a lid. You can keep leftovers of Hunter’s Chicken in the fridge for approximately 2 or 3 days.
Can I freeze Hunter’s Chicken?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer! Unless you fancy mystery food for dinner haha.
How do I reheat Hunter’s Chicken?
From chilled: Place in a microwavable container with a loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Hunter’s Chicken
Our twist on a popular family favourite, Hunter's Chicken is perfect for people counting calories or following a diet plan like Weight Watchers! It's all of the flavour of a restaurant version, made far more slimming friendly...
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
1 HR
- KCals 314
- Carbs 10G
Instructions
- Take each chicken breast, wrap a bacon medallion around the middle and secure it with a cocktail stick.
- Set the chicken aside, then add all of the remaining ingredients into an oven-proof dish with a tight fitting lid.
- Place the chicken on top and replace the lid. Cook for 1 hour at 180°C.
- When the time is up check that the chicken is cooked. Remove it from the dish and set aside.
- Blitz the sauce with a stick blender until smooth.
- Place the cooked chicken in an ovenproof dish and remove the cocktail sticks.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts and top with cheese. Divide the cheese equally between all four chicken breasts.
- Place under a hot grill until the cheese is melted and a nice golden colour.
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KellyWednesday 31st January 2018
Hi do I need to use white wine vinegar or can I leave out?
KerryTuesday 30th January 2018
Hi my kids found the sauce a bit tangy, not quite as sweet as other, although less healthy recipes.
Is there anything I can do to adjust to make it more family friendly but still healthy?
Anita KittleTuesday 30th January 2018
Hi, I don’t like hot sauce, any recommendations to replace it with something else?
Thanks!
NikiTuesday 30th January 2018
Will this taste as good without the balsamic vinegar and mustard powder
VickyMonday 29th January 2018
Hi I don’t have any mustard powder or mustard…..is it a crucial ingredient? Can I sub it with something else? Thanks
liz goochSunday 28th January 2018
I found all I could taste was the vingar, could this be left out? Also was a little too runny.
PetrinaSaturday 27th January 2018
Hi, love love love your recipes…thank you! Can this be made without the bacon? Also, can’t get hold of the franks buffalo wings hot sauce -looked in most supermarkets. Is there an alternative…or will it be just as yummy without? Thanks 🙂
KirstyWednesday 24th January 2018
How long would you cook it on low for?
AngieTuesday 23rd January 2018
I have no lemons. Will it be ok to leave that out. Or would lime juice do? Thanks
StaceyThursday 18th January 2018
Hi is there an alternative to Worcester sauce? I have fish allergies and lots of recipes use it?
ZoeWednesday 4th April 2018
I use mushroom ketchup as a substitute for Worcestershire sauce because I’m allergic to anchovies.
SarahThursday 18th January 2018
Hi, if making in an oven, how long and what temp do I use? ????
JanTuesday 16th January 2018
Hi
Can’t wait to try this recipe and add it to my the rest of my PON favorites, do you know if I can cook this in my instant pot please
LauraTuesday 16th January 2018
Has the method for this changed? I’ve done this a few times before (but not for a while) and I’m sure I did the sauce on the hob first and I know I didn’t blend anything.
About to do it now and it’s confused me.
LauraTuesday 16th January 2018
Thank you.
It’s on now so hoping it’s just as delicious as it always has been. Smells as yummy.
Thanks for these great recipes.
BonnyTuesday 16th January 2018
Hi
Can you make this recipe in an Instant Pot? If so, what are the cooking directions?
jackieSunday 14th January 2018
Tesco also sell the franks buffalo sauce
LauraSunday 14th January 2018
In the oven version is 180c with or without fan? (I.e, if using fan oven should I reduce the temperature)
LauraSaturday 13th January 2018
I’ve just realised I haven’t but buffolo sauce in 🙁 and it’s nearly done in the slow cooker does this matter?
emmaThursday 11th January 2018
Hi
When you have frozen this how do you cook?
If you defrost and just grill will it dry out the chicken?
thanks
AvisThursday 11th January 2018
Hi what’s Frank’s buffalowing hot sauce please
Suzanne SmithMonday 8th January 2018
At what point would you recommend freezing it? Just before the chicken is added to the oven to melt the cheese, from the slow cooker method?
Thanks
GhislaneThursday 4th January 2018
Can you blitz mix first then pour over chicken and cook it? Does it really take an hour to cook?
angieWednesday 3rd January 2018
Had it for tea tonight it was fantastic will make it again
FionaTuesday 2nd January 2018
Fab Kay. Thanks for your reply. X
FionaMonday 1st January 2018
Where do you get your lovely oven proof dishes from for this. Loving the rustic look of them
KayTuesday 2nd January 2018
Hi Fiona,
These are made by a company called Steelite and it’s their “Craft” range. Hope that helps!
Kirsty CromeSunday 17th December 2017
This was amazing, really tasty ????
Diane O'NeillSunday 3rd December 2017
Where do you get franks buffalo wing sauce from and what could I use instead if I can not get it.
Really looking forward to trying this recipe.
Sarah AnnessSunday 26th November 2017
This Hunters chicken is amazing… I would have this even when I’m not on a diet. Better than restaurants and pubs. so happy I tried it. Thank you.
linda goodwinSaturday 25th November 2017
could i cook the hunters chicken in the pressure cooker ?
helen richardsonThursday 23rd November 2017
Just had this slower cooked hunters chicken it was absolutely gorgeous will definitely be having it again so tasty
CarlsWednesday 9th January 2019
Hi – Can I confirm if it is 170 or 180 on fan please?
Underneath the recipe it says “We use a fan assisted oven for all of our recipes”.
The recipe states 180 so I am a tad confused and wanted to make sure.
Thank you
Terri MilneTuesday 14th May 2019
Hello
Is both the vinegars and hot sauce essential? I don’t have these, is there anything I could use as an alternative?
Thanks
Terri
CateSaturday 25th May 2019
The vinegar adds some acidity, so you would want to replace it will something like lemon juice and a pinch of sweetener if you can. The Franks sauce could be substituted for Tabasco, sriracha or a pinch of chilli powder 🙂
Eleth PeateFriday 17th November 2017
With the oven method, is it 180C on the fan setting or the normal setting? Thanks
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