Chicken in White Wine - France

By draingal

Coq au Vin Blanc

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup salad oil
• 1/2 lb. white onions, peeled
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 lb. broiler fryer cut up
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tbsp brandy
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms sliced
• chopped parsley for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In large, heavy skillet slowly heat oil. Sauté onions and garlic until golden. Remove and set aside.
Add chicken; sauté until golden brown on all sides - remove and set aside.
Drain all but 2 tbsp of fat; stir in flour until smooth.Gradually stir in wine. Add brandy, salt, pepper, thyme, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley along with chicken and onions; simmer, covered 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add mushrooms; simmer for 10 minutes.
Put chicken, with sauce, on warmed platter and sprinkle with parsley. Serve and enjoy.