Alehouse Hunter’s Chicken 🟤🐉

Clan: Copper Dragon 🟤

Category: Tavern & Pub Classics

Alehouse Hunter’s Chicken

In the bustling alehouses of the Copper Dragon territories, few dishes are ordered more often than Hunter’s Chicken. Juicy chicken breast is topped with smoky bacon, rich barbecue sauce, and melted cheese before being served alongside chips and salad. Simple, hearty, and packed with flavour, it has become a modern tavern classic loved by travellers and locals alike.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Pub classic favourite
Smoky, cheesy, and satisfying
Easy to prepare
Family-friendly
Perfect fakeaway meal

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

35 Minutes

Serves

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 large chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the Topping

8 rashers smoked bacon
150ml barbecue sauce
200g mature cheddar cheese, grated

To Serve

Chips
Coleslaw
Mixed salad

Method

Step 1 – Prepare the Chicken

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil.

Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 2 – Begin the Feast

Place the chicken into a baking dish.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 3 – Summon the Bacon

While the chicken cooks, fry the bacon until lightly crisp.

Step 4 – Build the Tavern Favourite

Remove the chicken from the oven.

Spread barbecue sauce over each breast.

Top with two rashers of bacon.

Scatter generously with grated cheese.

Step 5 – Return to the Alehouse

Bake for a further 10–15 minutes.

The cheese should be melted and golden.

The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 75°C.

Step 6 – Serve

Serve immediately with chips, coleslaw, and salad.

🐉 Dragon’s Tip

Pound thick chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking for more consistent results.

🗺️ Adventurer’s Notes

🥓 Tavern Keeper’s Upgrade

Use maple-cured bacon for an extra layer of sweetness.

⚔️ Traveller’s Feast

Serve with onion rings, chips, and garlic mayo.

🧀 Innkeeper’s Secret

Mix mozzarella with the cheddar for an extra cheesy topping.

🌶️ Blacksmith’s Variation

Add sliced jalapeños beneath the cheese for a spicy version.

💰 Market Day Saver

Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts.

🔥 Alehouse Challenge

Top with extra bacon, double cheese, and loaded chips for the ultimate tavern feast.

📜 Lore of the Hoard

The Alehouse Hunter’s Chicken became famous when a Copper Dragon tavern owner sought to create a meal hearty enough for hunters returning from long expeditions. By combining chicken, bacon, cheese, and smoky sauce, he created a dish that quickly spread throughout the realm. Today it remains one of the most requested meals in Copper Dragon taverns, often accompanied by tales of adventure and exaggerated hunting stories. 🟤🐉