Braised Chicken in Wine Sauce—this month’s featured recipe—may look and taste like an expensive entrée from a fine-dining restaurant, but juicy chicken thighs are the least expensive cut of chicken AND HERE IS THE RECIPE!!!! Braised Chicken in Wine Sauce Ingredients: 8 slices uncooked bacon, thinly sliced 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (5-6 oz/150-175 g each) 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt, divided 1 tsp (5 mL) coarsely ground black pepper, divided 12 oz (350 g) yellow potatoes, cut in 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut in 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces 2 medium onions, cut in 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces 8 oz (250 g) mushrooms (3 cups/750 mL chopped) 4 garlic cloves, sliced 2 1/4 cups (550 mL) chicken stock, divided 2 cups (500 mL) dry white wine such as Chardonnay 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour Directions: 1.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place bacon into pan of Covered Roaster. Cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Carefully drain pan, reserving 2 tbsp (30 mL) drippings. Season chicken with 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each of the salt and black pepper. Cook chicken in pan 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan. 2.Add reserved drippings, potatoes, carrots, onions, mushrooms and garlic to pan. Cook 5-6 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Add 2 cups (500 mL) of the stock, wine, thyme and bacon. Return chicken to pan. Bring to a simmer on stovetop; cover with lid and bake in the oven 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. 3.Meanwhile, whisk together flour and remaining 1/4 cup (50 mL) stock in small mixing bowl. Remove roaster from oven. Carefully remove lid. Set chicken aside in lid. Return pan with vegetable mixture to stovetop; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in flour mixture, remaining 1 tsp (5 mL) salt and remaining 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper. Simmer 5-6 minutes or until thickened. Serve chicken with sauce and vegetables. Yield: 8 servings Nutrients per serving: Calories 490, Total Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 06:45:38 +0000
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