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Coq Au Vin Blanc Recipe

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Ingredients

1 (8 oz) package frozen sugar snap peas .
2 c dry white wine .
1 tbsp parsley, finely sliced .
1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves, crushed .
1/8 tsp ground cloves .
2 tbsps butter or margarine .
3 carrots, peeled & cut into 1 1/2- inch pieces .
2 tbsps brandy .
2 garlic cloves, minced .
1 medium white onion, trimmed .
1/4 tsp white pepper .
1 bay leaf .
1 tsp salt .
3 1/2 lbs chickens, cut in quarters

Directions

Step #1 In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
Step #2 Add chicken pieces skin side down & brown well.
Step #3 Using tongs, turn chicken pieces to brown on all sides.
Step #4 Transfer chicken pieces to a large baking dish.
Step #5 Set aside.
Step #6 Preheat oven to 350°F To drippings that remain in skillet, add onions,.
Step #7 carrots & garlic.
Step #8 Saute over medium-high heat until onions & carrots.
Step #9 are lightly browned.
Step #10 Add brandy to skillet.
Step #11 Holding skillet with a pot holder, carefully but.
Step #12 quickly ignite the brandy.
Step #13 Shake skillet carefully until the flames.
Step #14 subside.
Step #15 Add wine, pepper, salt, bay leaf, parsley, thyme & ground.
Step #16 cloves.
Step #17 Increase heat to high & bring the carrot mixture to boiling, stirring.
Step #18 frequently.
Step #19 Remove skillet from heat.
Step #20 Using a large spoon, transfer the.
Step #21 carrot mixture to the chicken in the baking dish.
Step #22 Cover up baking dish with lid or aluminum foil wrap.
Step #23 Place on center rack of.
Step #24 oven & bake 30 mins.
Step #25 Uncover dish & distribute sugar snap peas.
Step #26 evenly over the chicken & carrot mixture.
Step #27 Cover up baking dish & bake 30 mins longer or until juices run clear.
Step #28 when chicken is pierced with a fork & vegetables are tender.
Step #29 Remove.
Step #30 bay leaf.
Step #31 Transfer to a decorative serving platter.
Step #32 RED WINE VARIATION: To make a more classic version of this chicken dish,.
Step #33 substitute a hearty red wine, Beaujolais or Chianti, such as Burgundy,.
Step #34 for the white wine.
Step #35 Add 1/21b tiny white mushrooms to the skillet when.
Step #36 the carrots are added & stir 1/2 tbsp tomato paste into the.
Step #37 carrot mixture just before the chicken goes into the oven.
Enjoy the Coq Au Vin Blanc recipe