Classic Coq au Vin Recipe: A French Culinary Delight

INGREDIENTS

2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 chicken, cut up (3-1/2 pounds) 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 cup mushrooms, halved 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup red wine or dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Hot cooked rice or noodles

PREPARATION:

1. Cook bacon in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; set aside.
2. Add chicken pieces to skillet; cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally to brown evenly.
3. Add onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, wine, 3/4 cup chicken broth, garlic, thyme and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered 25 minutes.
4. Combine remaining 1/4 cup broth and flour; stir until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Continue simmering, uncovered, 5 minutes or until thickened. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Top with reserved bacon and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve with rice.

This recipe appears in: French NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 413 mg Protein 54 g Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 16 g Cholesterol 155 mg Total Fat 22 g Calories 517 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 7 Vegetable 2 Starch 1/2 Fat 1