Garlic Flavored Coq Au Vin Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces
 Sunflower oil3 Tablespoon
 175 g / 6 oz smoked bacon, chopped
 Onions16 Small, peeled
 250 g / 8 oz button mushrooms
 Garlic3 Clove (5gm), crushed
 Brandy3 Tablespoon
 350 ml / 12 fl oz red wine
 Plain flour2 Tablespoon
 Butter1 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

MAKING
1. In a flameproof casserole dish fry the chicken such that golden brown and then using a slotted spoon transfer to a plate.
2. In the empty pan fry bacon and onions, for 5 minutes and then add the mushrooms and garlic.
3. Add brandy and wine and let it boil.
4. Into the casserole add back the chicken along with salt and pepper and let it simmer with cover for about 40 minutes such that the chicken is cooked.
5. Transfer the chicken along with vegetables to a platter and keep aside.
6. In a bowl mix flour with butter to form a smooth paste
7. Into the sauce in the casserole whisk the mixture, let it simmer with constant stirring for 2-3 minutes such that thick and then season as per taste.

SERVING
8. To serve spoon the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
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