COQ AU VIN

By pat1908

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 - 4 lb roasting chicken ( I use chicken breast)
• 3/4 pint red wine
• 2 clove garlic, crushed
• Pinch marjoram
• 2 Tbsp plain flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 oz butter
• 4 Tbsp cooking brandy
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig parsley
• 12 small whole mushrooms
• 8-12 small white onions

Preparation

Step 1

Place chicken pieces in a china or glass bowl with wine, sprinkle with garlic and marjoram. Allow to stand at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from wine, dry well. Roll in flour, mixed with salt and pepper. Place butter in a large heavy saucepan. Brown chicken in butter. Add brandy and ignite. Add remaining ingredients and wine. Cover and simmer over low heat 1 -2 hours. Serves 6