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 a culinary delight with our Chicken in Red Wine Sauce, a dish that beautifully marries the rich flavors of tender chicken and aromatic root vegetables. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is designed to impress your family and friends while being surprisingly easy to prepare.

The star of this dish is the succulent chicken, marinated overnight in a robust blend of dry red wine, garlic, and fresh thyme, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. As the chicken simmers in a savory sauce made from beef stock and the reserved marinade, it becomes incredibly tender and infused with the essence of the wine and spices.

Complementing the chicken are vibrant baby carrots and parsnips, sautéed to perfection and glazed to enhance their natural sweetness. The addition of wilted greens adds a touch of freshness, creating a well-rounded meal that is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this dish serves four and is perfect for those looking to enjoy a hearty meal without spending all day in the kitchen. Each serving is a satisfying 825 calories, making it a fulfilling option for any dinner table. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite Chicken in Red Wine Sauce, and savor the delightful flavors that will transport you to a rustic French bistro.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon all purpose flour 
  • 12  baby carrots peeled
  • teaspoons peppercorns whole black
  •  chicken breast halves boneless with skin
  • tablespoons butter ()
  • cup beef broth canned
  •  chicken thighs with skin and bone
  • cups cooking wine dry red
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • servings wilted greens 
  • 1.3 cups low-salt chicken broth canned
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1.3 cups onions 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