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Coq au Vin
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2
slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1
chicken, cut up (3-1/2 pounds)

1
medium onion, coarsely chopped

1
cup mushrooms, halved

1
red bell pepper, coarsely chopped

3/4
cup red wine or dry white wine

1
cup chicken broth, divided

2
cloves garlic, minced

1
teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

1/4
cup all-purpose flour

Hot cooked rice or noodles



 
Preparation:
1.
Cook bacon in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; set aside.

2.
Add chicken pieces to skillet; cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally to brown evenly.

3.
Add onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, wine, 3/4 cup chicken broth, garlic, thyme and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered 25 minutes.

4.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup broth and flour; stir until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Continue simmering, uncovered, 5 minutes or until thickened. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Top with reserved bacon and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve with rice.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 413 mg
Protein 54 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 16 g
Cholesterol 155 mg
Total Fat 22 g
Calories 517
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 7
Vegetable 2
Starch 1/2
Fat 1


This recipe appears in: French

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