Coq au Vin alla Italiana

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Coq au Vin alla Italiana - A hearty Italian twist on a French classic
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 pounds dark meat chicken pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3 links sweet Italian sausage , sliced
1 cup chopped onion
3 carrots , sliced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms , sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 cup red wine
1 can whole peeled tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
609
Sugar
9g
Fat
33g
Coq au Vin alla Italiana is an Italian take on the classic French dish, Coq au Vin, which translates to 'rooster in wine'. This hearty meal is perfect for cold nights and is filled with delicious veggies and protein-packed dark meat chicken. The dish originates from the burgundy region of France and typically includes bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions. The Italian twist comes in the form of sweet Italian sausage, which adds an extra layer of flavor and texture to the dish. This is a perfect meal to share with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 4 pounds of dark chicken meat and sauté until browned. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
3.In the same pot, add 5 cloves of crushed garlic and 1/2 cup of flour. Cook until the flour turns golden brown.
4.Add 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning, 3 sliced links of sweet Italian sausage, 1 cup of chopped onion, 3 sliced carrots, 1/2 pound of sliced fresh mushrooms, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
5.Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of red wine. Add 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6.Add back the chicken to the pot. Cover and bake in the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.

PROS

Coq au Vin alla Italiana is a hearty one pot meal that is perfect for cold nights.

It is high in protein and filled with vegetables, making it a well-rounded dish.

CONS

This dish can be time-consuming to prepare, and it does require a lot of ingredients.

It is also not a low calorie or low fat dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in fat and calories, Coq au Vin alla Italiana is filled with nutrients from the vegetables and dark meat chicken.
Mushrooms are filled with antioxidants, vitamin D, and B vitamins. Carrots are high in beta-carotene and fiber. Dark meat chicken is high in protein, iron, and zinc, making it good for immune function.

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