Chicken in Red Wine Sauce with Root Vegetables and Wilted Greens

Health score
29%
Chicken in Red Wine Sauce with Root Vegetables and Wilted Greens
45 min.
4
825kcal

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Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Chicken in Red Wine Sauce with Root Vegetables and Wilted Greens, a dish that promises to delight your senses and elevate your dining experience. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an elegant gathering with friends, this recipe combines succulent chicken and aromatic ingredients simmered to perfection in a luscious red wine sauce.

The vibrant medley of baby carrots and parsnips adds a delightful sweetness, beautifully complementing the savory notes of the chicken and the depth of the red wine. The dish is not only delicious but also visually stunning, with the colorful vegetables and wilted greens creating a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this gourmet meal that serves four, providing a generous helping of flavor and satisfaction in every bite. With a balanced caloric profile featuring 25.52% protein, 59.94% fat, and 14.54% carbs, it’s a wholesome option that caters to the culinary desires of any home chef.

This recipe is a wonderful way to showcase your cooking skills while bringing warmth and joy to the table. Embrace the delightful aromas and the cozy ambiance that this fantastic dish will create, making mealtime a memorable occasion for you and your loved ones.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon flour 
  • 12  baby carrots peeled
  • teaspoons peppercorns whole black
  •  chicken breast halves boneless with skin
  • tablespoons butter ()
  • cup beef broth canned
  •  strips. with skin and bone
  • cups wine dry red
  •  garlic clove minced
  • servings the salad 
  • 1.3 cups chicken broth canned
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1.3 cups onion chopped
  • ounces parsnips peeled cut into 3x1/2x1/2-inch sticks
  • large thyme sprigs fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • pot
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Combine 3 tablespoons oil and next 7 ingredients in large bowl. Cover; refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally. Using tongs, remove chicken from marinade.
  2. Place chicken on paper towels and pat dry; sprinkle with salt. Reserve marinade.
  3. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken breasts, skin side down, and cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to plate.
  5. Add thighs to same pot, skin side down; cook until first side is brown, about 3 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with flour. Turn over and cook until second side is brown, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add reserved marinade, 1 cup chicken stock and beef stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until chicken thighs are almost tender, about 20 minutes.
  8. Add chicken breasts. Cover and simmer until all chicken is tender and cooked through, about 12 minutes.
  9. Transfer chicken to large skillet. Boil sauce in pot until thick enough to coat spoon, about 15 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper; strain sauce over chicken. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool chicken slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over low heat before serving.)
  10. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  11. Add carrots and parsnips and sauté 3 minutes, tossing to coat with butter.
  12. Add remaining 1/3 cup chicken stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer until juices thicken to glaze, about 3 minutes.
  13. Mound Wilted Greens in center of 4 plates. Top each with 1 chicken thigh, 1 chicken breast and red wine sauce, then carrots and parsnips, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories825kcal
Protein25.52%
Fat59.94%
Carbs14.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
77.75
Glycemic Load
6.48
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
35.139565208684%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
3.98mg
Delphinidin
5.02mg
Malvidin
31.49mg
Peonidin
2.22mg
Catechin
9.24mg
Epicatechin
12.79mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.76mg
Isorhamnetin
2.53mg
Kaempferol
0.34mg
Myricetin
0.39mg
Quercetin
11.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:825.15kcal
41.26%
Fat:49.39g
75.99%
Saturated Fat:12.51g
78.17%
Carbohydrates:26.95g
8.98%
Net Carbohydrates:21.59g
7.85%
Sugar:6.42g
7.13%
Cholesterol:198.11mg
66.04%
Sodium:552.78mg
24.03%
Alcohol:12.6g
100%
Alcohol %:2.29%
100%
Protein:47.31g
94.63%
Vitamin A:4972.87IU
99.46%
Vitamin B3:19.6mg
98.01%
Selenium:60.54µg
86.49%
Vitamin B6:1.46mg
73.15%
Phosphorus:538.21mg
53.82%
Manganese:0.88mg
44.2%
Potassium:1226.62mg
35.05%
Vitamin B5:3.41mg
34.07%
Vitamin C:27.86mg
33.77%
Vitamin K:35.15µg
33.48%
Vitamin E:4.52mg
30.13%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.3%
Magnesium:88.96mg
22.24%
Fiber:5.36g
21.45%
Folate:84.26µg
21.06%
Zinc:2.8mg
18.67%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.32%
Vitamin B12:1.08µg
18.03%
Iron:3.12mg
17.34%
Copper:0.31mg
15.64%
Calcium:90.21mg
9.02%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Epicurious