Easy Coq Au Vin

Chicken parts lightly seasoned and browned, then braised in a red wine sauce. A quick version of a French classic. Serve with pasta or white steamed rice, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 344 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ cups red wine
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 onion
• 1 ½ cups chicken stock
• 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken parts with salt, pepper and garlic powder and saute until lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Place wine in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken pieces into wine, one at a time, and return to skillet. Add any remaining wine, stock and onions, stir together and reduce heat to medium.

Step 3

Cover skillet and cook for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water and add mixture to sauce to thicken; cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes and serve.