Chicken and Red Wine Sauce

Chicken and Red Wine Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    3.0K

Indulge in the rustic charm of this Chicken and Red Wine Sauce, where succulent chicken breasts are transformed into a symphony of flavors. A rich, subtly sweet red wine reduction, infused with aromatic garlic and a hint of spice, embraces the chicken, creating a dish that's both comforting and sophisticated.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    19 g
  • Cholesterol
    59 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    248 mg
  • Sugar
    18 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Place chicken breasts in the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Sear for approximately 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part should register 165°F (74°C). (14 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Drain any excess oil from the skillet.

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Recipe View Sprinkle the paprika and brown sugar evenly over the bottom of the skillet. Stir to combine. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them in the red wine sauce. Cover the skillet and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, basting the chicken occasionally with the sauce, until the chicken is infused with flavor and very tender. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, spooning the luscious red wine sauce over the chicken.

For a richer flavor, consider using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
If the red wine sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to thin it out.
Serve with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 985 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Ramon Simonismurray

    This recipe was a game-changer! The sauce was incredible, and the chicken was so tender.

  • Gonzalo Cormier

    The red wine reduction is the star of this dish. So flavorful!

  • Viviane Terry

    A simple yet elegant meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Ignatius Jerde

    I found the sauce a bit too sweet, so I reduced the brown sugar slightly and it was perfect.

  • Amie Runolfsson

    The paprika adds such a lovely depth of flavor. Highly recommend!

  • Christian Bruen

    Easy to follow and delicious! My family loved it.

  • Justice Balistreri

    I added some mushrooms to the sauce, and it was amazing! Definitely a keeper.

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