The very first time I tried cooking chicken red wine was probably 10 years back and around that time, I didn’t even know the French dish, Coq au Vin. I first learnt the name when I cooked the same dish once again few years back for a friend. My recipe of Chicken in Red Wine Sauce is very similar to French Coq au Vin except for few minor changes.
Chicken in Red Wine Sauce
I have prepared this delicious Chicken dish using CAKEBREAD CELLARS Merlot. Founded in 1973, Cakebread Cellers is the second California winery to achieve Napa Green certification. They are also certified as Fish Friendly and participate in the Certified California Sustainable Wine growing program. Learn about their growth and journey in this website. I used Cakebread Cellers Merlot to prepare the Chicken dish. The wine has a round aroma with flavors of blackberries and black cherry and a balanced acidity. As the chicken, carrot and onion simmered in the wine and chicken broth, my entire kitchen smelled delicious and as you can see from the picture, the dish turned out gorgeous.
Steps to prepare the Chicken in Red Wine Sauce
Cooking the Chicken in the oven
After following along till step 5, layer everything in an ovenproof dish, and bake for 30 minutes in a 375 F preheated oven. The dish can be enjoyed with mashed potatoes, or rice or some crusty bread or simply salad. The key to the dish is to use a good quality wine for the best taste and flavor. I will highly recommend Cakebread Cellers Merlot. The dish might include a few extra steps but overall, I find it very easy to prepare the dish and flavor comes out robust with amazing texture.
