Meat & Poultry
106
Coq Au Vin
Serves 4
Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid
100g (4oz) streaky bacon
5ml (1tsp) mixed herbs
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 chicken portions approx. 1.2 kg (2 1/2lb) in weight, skin removed
salt and pepper
100g (4oz) button mushrooms
450g (1lb) whole shallots
30ml (2tbsp) brandy
275ml (1/2 pt) red wine
150ml (1/4 pt) chicken stock
cornflour to thicken
parsley, chopped
Place bacon, herbs and garlic in casserole. Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Place remaining ingredients in casserole dish and cover. Place
on base and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr 10 mins. or
until cooked through. Skim off any excess fat. Thicken using a little cornflour mixed with
water. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.
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