Coq Au Vin Recipe

French Chicken

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Ingredients:

2 to 2-1/2 lbs. meaty chicken pieces (breasts, thighs & drumsticks)
2 T. cooking oil
salt
pepper
12 to 18 pearl onions or shallots, peeled
1-1/4 C. burgundy
1 C. whole fresh mushroomsl
1 C. thinly sliced carots (2medium)
1 T. snipped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minces
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram crushed
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1 bay leaf
2 T. all purpose flour
2 T. margarine or butter, softened
2 slices baconcrisp-cooked, drained & crumbled
Snipped fresh parsley (optional)
Hot cooked noodles (optional)

Directions:

1. Skin chicken, rinse, pat dry. In a 12-inch skillet cook chicken about 15 minutes, or till lightly browned, turning to brown evenly. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Add onions or shallots, burgundy, mushrooms, carrots, the tablespoon of parsley, garlic, marjoram, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover & simmer for 35-40 minutes or till chicken is no longer pink. Transfer chicken & vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Discard bay leaf.

2. In a mixing bowl stir together flour, and softened butter to make a smooth paste. Stir into burgundy mixture in skillet. Cook & stir till thick & bubbly. Cook & stir for 1 minute more. Season to taste with salt & peppr.

3. Pour thickened burgundy mixture over chicken & vegetables. Sprinkle with bacon. If desired, top with additional parsely & serve with hot cooked noodles

According to BH&G: "The name of this classic French recipe literally means chicken cooked in wine. Serve this chicken, smothered in a rich, wine flavored gravy, with a lettuce salad & a loaf of French bread."

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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook
Submitted By: Jan
kjwel@snowhill.com
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