EASY CHICKEN IN RED WINE

Chicken in red wine is an inspired dish from a French classic.

The succulent chicken pieces in sweet, tangy red wine sauce is a must try for all the chicken lovers. Having said that, this is a easy to make recipe.

I have used chicken breast and homemade red wine. Chicken with bones can also be used. If your red wine is not sweet add half cup of brown sugar to the sauce while cooking.

Recipe for Chicken in red wine sauce

Ingredients for Chicken in red wine sauce

• 1 chicken breast
• ½ cup carrot (diced)
• ½ cup onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 cup red wine (add 1/3 cup brown sugar if red wine is not sweet)
• ½ tbsp olive oil
• ½ tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dill (suva or shepu) for garnish

How to make

Make a few incisions on chicken breast. This will help chicken to soak in the flavours. Season with salt and pepper. Keep aside.

Heat oil and butter in a pan. Place the chicken breast in the pan. Cook for two minutes on each side or until the chicken gets a nice golden colour. Remove in a plate and set aside.

In the same pan put the garlic. As garlic turns golden in colour add the diced carrot and onion. Cook for two minutes on medium low heat.

Pour in red wine (add brown sugar if required). Bring it to boil. Simmer for five minutes. Add salt and pepper.

Put the chicken breast back in the pan. Cover with lid. Turn the chicken breast after three to four minutes. Cook until the sauce thickens and the carrots become shiny.