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August 8, 2011
Simple Coq au Vin
Chicken On The Stove Top
Prep time:
15 minutesCooking time:
40 minutes“Cooking wine can be somewhat costly. For a less expensive alternative that will still provide a full, rich taste, consider using fresh apple cider instead of the wine called for in this recipe.”
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 carrot, sliced or julienned
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2/3 cup sliced green onions
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup red wine or apple cider
Directions
1
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp; remove. Cook chicken in drippings until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes.
2
Add bacon, carrot, mushrooms, onions, and garlic to skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes. Push bacon and vegetables to side of skillet. Move chicken to side of skillet.
3
Mix flour, salt, pepper and thyme in a bowl. Blend into drippings. Add broth and wine; mix well. Rearrange chicken and vegetables in skillet. Reduce heat to simmer; cover tightly.
4
Cook for 30 minutes or until chicken is very tender. Skim off excess fat.
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Use metal tongs to turn the chicken when browning it in the skillet. A fork will pierce the meat, allowing the precious juices to escape.
Great Pairings
Potato Gratin Deluxe
You can avoid the expense and extra calories of the cream by substituting half-and-half or a mixture of half milk and half heavy cream. The potatoes will still be a rich and satisfying side dish.
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