Red Wine Braised Chicken with Mushroom Medley
Chicken Braised in Red Wine Recipe
🍗 Name: Chicken Braised in Red Wine
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
📜 Description: Indulge in the rich flavors of this Chicken Braised in Red Wine recipe, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Chicken Thigh & Leg
🔍 Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
🍽️ Recipe Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Fresh mushrooms |
| 2 | No-salt-added chicken broth |
| 1 | Dry red wine |
| 3 | Chicken thighs |
| 3 | Chicken drumsticks |
| 1/4 | Salt |
| 1/4 | Pepper |
| – | Garlic cloves |
| 3 | Extra lean cured ham |
| 2 | Tomato paste |
| 1 | Fresh parsley |
| 1/2 | Fresh thyme |
| 3 | Bay leaf |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 237.4
- Fat Content: 11.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 72mg
- Sodium Content: 262.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 2.5g
- Protein Content: 19.5g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Mushrooms:
- Cut stems from fresh mushrooms, and set stems aside.
- Cut mushroom caps in half, and set aside.
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Prepare Broth:
- In a small non-aluminum saucepan, combine mushroom stems, chicken broth, and dry red wine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup.
- Strain the mixture, reserve the cooking liquid, and set it aside. Discard the mushroom stems.
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Prepare Chicken:
- Sprinkle chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper, then set them aside.
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Brown Chicken:
- Coat a large frypan with cooking spray and place it over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are nicely browned.
- Remove the chicken from the frypan and set it aside. Wipe the drippings from the pan with a paper towel.
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Sauté Vegetables:
- Coat the same skillet with cooking spray and place it over medium-low heat until hot.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onions are browned.
- Then, add the reserved mushroom caps and cook for a few minutes.
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Braise Chicken:
- Return the browned chicken pieces to the skillet.
- Pour in the reserved cooking liquid from the broth along with extra lean cured ham, tomato paste, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the skillet, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
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Finish and Serve:
- Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, remove it, along with the ham and vegetables, to a serving platter and keep warm.
- Discard the herbs from the cooking liquid.
- Increase the heat to high and cook the cooking liquid for about 10 minutes or until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
- Serve the braised chicken, ham, and vegetables with the reduced sauce poured over the top.
This Chicken Braised in Red Wine recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and a rich, reduced red wine sauce, making it a perfect choice for a cozy dinner at home or for entertaining guests. Enjoy the succulent flavors and hearty aromas that will fill your kitchen as you prepare this dish with love and care.
