Coq au Vin I
المكونات
- 1.5 kg (about 3.5 lbs) chicken, jointed (or drumsticks, thighs, breasts); get the giblets, and the blood if you can; season beforehand; marrow is important.
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 3 tbsp flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 200 g (about ¼ lb) small mushrooms
- 240 ml (1 cup) red wine
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp basil, chopped and fresh
- 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme
- Olive oil for sautéing
التعليمات
1. Mix flour, salt and pepper. Coat chicken, onion and carrot in flour mixture and set aside.
2. Sauté mushrooms, set aside.
3. Brown the chicken pieces a few at a time, set aside.
4. Brown onions and carrots. Put chicken into large casserole on medium-high heat along with onions, carrots and mushrooms.
5. Combine wine, garlic, and basil; pour over chicken.
6. Cover the casserole, cook until chicken is ready (1–1.5 hours), stirring occasionally.
