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Cheat’s chicken bourguignon

A simplified version of the classic French dish, chicken bourguignon, featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich red wine sauce with vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup red wine preferably Burgundy
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour for thickening
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon bay leaf
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
  2. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add onions, carrots, and mushrooms. Sauté until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine.
  4. Pour in the red wine and chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pan. Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be served with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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