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Quick And Easy Coq-au-Vin

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  • Prep Time25 mins
  • Total Time40 mins
  • Makes4 servings
Quick And Easy Coq-au-Vin

(Produced by Aimee Nishitoba; Photography by Christie Vuong; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Cailen Speers; Coasters and glasses, HomeSense)

Chatelaine Triple Tested

A recipe for coq-au-vin that's quick enough for a weeknight? Mais oui, with this streamlined version of the French classic that's ready in just 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp olive oil, divided

  • 227 g small button mushrooms

  • 1 tsp salt, divded

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • 6 to 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, (about 450 g)

  • 2 medium carrots, cut into thirds

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 3 thyme sprigs

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup white wine

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

  • 2 cups green beans

Instructions

  • HEAT 3 tsp of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high. Add mushrooms and 1/2 tsp of the salt and cook until browned, 6 min. Transfer to a bowl.

  • ADD remaining 1 tsp oil to pan, then sprinkle remaining 1/2 tsp salt and pepper over chicken. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, 4 min. Transfer to a plate.

  • REDUCE heat to medium. Add carrots, onion, thyme and garlic and cook  4 min. Stir in flour and cook 1 min.

  • ADD wine, stirring until thickened, 1 min. Add chicken and broth, and boil. Reduce heat and simmer, turning halfway, 15 min. Add green beans and mushrooms, and cook, covered, 5 min.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 269, Protein 26g, Carbohydrates 16g, Fat 11g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 911mg.
Excellent source of vitamin A.

Find more quick weeknight dinners, including Classic Parmesan Risotto and Smoky Corn Chowder With Bacon.

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