CHICKEN WITH WINE: POLLO AL VINO COTTO

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients
Vin Cotto:
4 1/2 cups red wine
Scant 12 ounces honey
2 cinnamon sticks
3 cloves
1 (3-pound) chicken, cleaned, giblets removed, and cut into 8 portions
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 large onion, cut into large dice
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1/2 cup green olives (Sicilian variety), pitted and chopped
3 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons almonds, skins removed and toasted
1 1/2 cups vin cotto
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hot red chili flakes, for garnish
Chopped Italian parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Directions To make the vin cotto: Combine all the ingredients in heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and then simmer, stirring occasionally to ensure that the honey does not burn, until the wine is reduced to 1/4 of its original amount, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Remove the cinnamon sticks before using. To make the chicken: Remove the giblets, clean and pat dry the chicken. Cut the chicken into 8 pieces, leaving the bones intact. In a 12 to 14-inch saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken pieces, skin side down, and brown on both sides over high heat, about 4 minutes per side, season with salt. When the chicken is brown, add onion and carrot, caramelize and toss. . Add the olives, raisins, capers, pine nuts, and almonds, deglaze with 1/2 vin cotto, reducing by 1/2. Add the remaining 1/2 cup vin cotto and turn the heat to high, so that the wine comes to a boil. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and the sugar. Add to the pan and cook over high heat until all the wine and vinegar has evaporated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve hot, garnished with chili flakes, parsley, extra-virgin olive oil and cracked black pepper.

Mahmona Heera
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Helena Glowacka
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This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Chris Alvarado
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Anas Shah999
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Orlando Espinoza
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Tasheika Clarke
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's easy to make, and it always turns out great. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it over mashed potatoes or pasta.


Ahmad Umar
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tiu Tut
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make, and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Sunny jee
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one did not disappoint. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


JAAJA MUTTO1 KATONGOLE
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This was one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Choi Yeji
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Prince Suhag
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Tyler Kleven
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


jj sound245
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Malebohang Tukiso
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a winner. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too, so cleanup is a breeze.


kalista martin
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This recipe was an explosion of flavor! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the wine sauce was rich and decadent. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with the whole family.