Thursday 10 March 2011

Speedy Coq au Vin

Serves 4

1 tbsp oil
4 chicken portions, skin on
4 shallots, peeled and quartered
6 rashers smoked streaky bacon, chopped
500g can red wine sauce
1tsp dried thyme
150g mushrooms, chopped
new potatoes and green beans, to serve

Preheat the oven to 200, gas mark 6.  Heat the oil and brown the chicken for 5 mins on both sides.  Remove the chicken and set aside.
Add the shallots and bacon and fry for 5 mins until the bacon is golden and crispy.  Remove from the dish with a slotted spoon and drain off any excess oil from the dish.
Return the chicken, shallots and bacon to the dish and stir in the red wine sauce, thyme and mushrooms.
Cover and cook in the oven for 30 mins or until the chicken is cooked, stirring occasionally.
Serve with new potatoes and green beans.

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