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Coq au Vin alla Italiana
Coq au Vin alla Italiana
A hearty favorite perfectly matched with our Moody Press Zinfandel or Cabernet SauvignonIngredients
- 4 pounds dark meat chicken pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves crushed garlic
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 links sweet Italian sausage, casing removed & broken into pieces
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Moody Press Cellars Zinfandel
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add 1/2 of the garlic. Season flour with italian seasoning. Dredge chicken parts in flour, then brown in the skillet for 4 or 5 minutes. Add the sausage, and saute for a few minutes. Add the onion, carrots, mushrooms, basil and the remaining garlic. Stir well.
- Add the wine and tomatoes; stir. Cover and let simmer over low heat for 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for another 10 minutes. Let cool covered for 10 minutes.
- Serve with soft polenta or buttered noodles, fresh salad & great wine. Salute!
