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Coq au Vin

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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.
This recipe appears in: French
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
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