Chicken in Red Wine Sauce



by TheLadyEve

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  1. TheLadyEve

    Source: [Recipe 30](https://recipe30.com/chicken-in-a-rich-red-wine-sauce.html/)

    4 chicken breasts or 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Sea salt & cracked black pepper, to taste

    2 tbsp all purpose flour (plain)

    2 tbsp olive oil

    5oz – 140g streaky bacon or pancetta, diced

    8oz – 250g mushrooms, quartered

    1 bunch of whole baby carrots or 2 medium carrots, sliced

    2 garlic cloves, crushed

    2 shallots, finely chopped

    2 cups – 500ml dry full bodied red wine (Shiraz or Cab-Sav)

    2 cups – 500ml chicken stock

    1½ tbsp tomato paste

    Step 1

    Season chicken with salt and pepper, cut into 3 even slices, then coat in flour.

    Step 2

    In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear chicken on both sides until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

    Step 3

    In the same pan, add bacon and cook until lightly crisp. Add mushrooms, carrots, garlic, and onion. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Step 4

    Stir in tomato paste, then pour in wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer a few minutes to reduce by half.

    Step 5

    Add chicken stock, return chicken to the pan, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has naturally thickened.

    Step 6

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

    Step 7

    Serve straight from the pan with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles to soak up the sauce.