Weight Watchers But Doesnt Taste It Coq Au Vin Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the bacon and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove the bacon to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Meanwhile, lay the chicken out on paper towels and pat dry. Liberally sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. When the bacon is removed, brown the chicken pieces in batches in a single layer for about 5 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Remove the chicken to the plate with the bacon and continue to brown until all the chicken is done. Set aside.
• Add the carrots, onions, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to the pan and cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the Cognac and put the bacon, chicken, and any juices that collected on the plate into the pot. Add the wine, chicken stock, and thyme and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just not pink. Remove from the oven and place on top of the stove.
• Mash 1 tablespoon of butter and the flour together and stir into the stew. Add the frozen onions. In a medium saute pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and cook the mushrooms over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until browned. Add to the stew. Bring the stew to a simmer and cook for another 10 minutes. Season to taste. Serve hot.

Steps:

• Dry fry bacon for approx five minutes until the bacon turns crispy.
• Add the chicken thighs and shallots to the pan and cook for five minutes, sealing the chicken on all sides.
• Add the mushrooms, stock, wine, bay leaves, tomato puree and seasoning.
• Stir well and bring to the boil.
• Either simmer for approx 1.5hrs on a low heat if cooking on the hob; cover and bake at approx 150c for 1.5hrs if using the oven, or cook in the crock pot on low for approx 8-10hrs.
• Sift the flour into the pan and stir well until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients and refrigerate covered overnight.
• Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Strain and reserve the wine and veggies in separate containers.
• In a large heavy pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.
• Transfer bacon to a paper towel to drain, then crumble.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings in a small bowl.
• Discard remaining drippings.
• In the same pot,combine 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon drippings over medium high heat.
• Add chicken in batches and brown on all sides,about 8 minutes per batch.
• Transfer chicken to a large bowl.
• In the same pot, add the reserved veggies and herbs, brown well, about 8 minutes.
• Mix in the garlic and the flour.
• Cook, stirring about 2 minutes.
• Whisk in the wine and return the chicken to the pot.
• Cover and simmer about 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
• Meanwhile, in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, saute the onions until brown, about 10 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms and saute until golden, about 10 more minutes.
• Transfer chicken to a bowl.
• Strain cooking liquid and return to the pot.
• Boil until reduced to saucy consistency, about 8 minutes.
• Season.
• Add chicken, onions, mushrooms and bacon to the sauce.
• Stir to serving temperature.
• Serve topped with toast and sprinkled with parsley.

Steps:

• Combine wine, thyme, salt and pepper and 1/2 c broth in a large bowl. Add chicken and allow to marinate for at least an hour (overnight is better). This step adds real depth and authenticity to the flavor.
• Remove chicken and reserve the wine/herb marinade.
• Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Transfer the chicken to a plate and reserve remaining flour mixture.
• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the same Dutch oven. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Add the onions, mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, and the reserved flour mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, 6-7 minutes. Stir in the chicken, wine, broth, bay leaf, and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 25-30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
• Yields 1 chicken thigh and 1 cup vegetable mixture per serving.