Simple Coq au Vin

Cooking wine can be somewhat costly. For a less expensive alternative that will still provide a full, rich taste, consider using fresh apple cider instead of the wine called for in this recipe.

Ingredients

4 slice of bacon, chopped

3 lb chicken

1 carrot

1 cup mushrooms

2/3 cup green onions, sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 Tbsp flour

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup red wine or apple cider

Directions

1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp; remove. Cook chicken in drippings until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes.

2. Add bacon, carrot, mushrooms, onions, and garlic to skillet. Saute for 2 minutes. Push bacon and vegetables to side of skillet. Move chicken to side of skillet.

3. Mix flour, salt, pepper and thyme in a bowl. Blend into drippings. Add broth and wine; mix well. Rearrange chicken and vegetables in skillet. Reduce heat to simmer; cover tightly.

4. Cook for 30 minutes or until chicken is very tender. Skim off excess fat.