When it comes to cooking chicken, there are endless possibilities. However, if you are looking for a flavorful and elegant dish, chicken with Riesling is a perfect choice. This classic combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to impress your guests. Riesling is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of foods, but it is especially well-suited to chicken. The sweetness of the wine helps to balance out the savory flavors of the chicken, while the acidity cuts through the richness of the meat. In addition, the fruity notes of the Riesling add a delightful complexity to the dish.
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CHICKEN IN RIESLING
Provided by Ruth Cousineau
Categories Milk/Cream Chicken Potato Braise Dinner Leek Carrot White Wine Oktoberfest Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F with rack in middle.
- Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and a rounded 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil with 1 tablespoon butter in a wide 3 1/2- to 5-quart heavy ovenproof pot over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then brown chicken in 2 batches, turning once, about 10 minutes total per batch. Transfer to a plate.
- Meanwhile, wash leeks and pat dry.
- Pour off fat from pot, then cook leeks, shallot, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until leeks are pale golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken, skin sides up, with any juices from plate, carrots, and wine and boil until liquid is reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Cover pot and braise chicken in oven until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- While chicken braises, peel potatoes, then generously cover with cold water in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain in a colander, then return to saucepan. Add parsley and shake to coat.
- Stir crème fraîche into chicken mixture and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then add potatoes.
COQ AU RIESLING
The chicken stew here does have an authentic origin, but I have lightened it a little by dispensing with the cream that would be added luxuriously in its country of origin. And you can cheerfully use a dry or semi-dry from anywhere in the world. I have nothing against the regular coq au vin, but I might actually prefer this sprightlier version. It's certainly easier to make: in place of all those whole baby onions, which have to be peeled one by one, you can just chop your onions the usual and considerably less bothersome way. And since I always think that the breast meat of a chicken can be a bit stringy when cooked for a long time, I instead choose thigh portions. So no dismembering of a carcass is required either.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place large flameproof casserole or other heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook until most of the fat has been rendered. Add onions and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mixture to plate, leaving behind as much liquid fat as possible.
- Place pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches (do not overcrowd pan), brown chicken pieces on both sides, transferring them to a plate after they are browned.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add mushrooms, garlic, 3 tablespoons of parsley and 2 tablespoons of tarragon. Sauté until mushrooms are coated in fat, about 1 minute. Return chicken pieces, onions and bacon to pan. Add wine, and raise heat to bring to a boil. Partially cover, turn heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.
- To serve immediately, sprinkle with remaining parsley and tarragon. For best results, cool, and refrigerate overnight. The next day remove any chilled fat on surface with paper towels. Reheat gently, sprinkle with parsley and tarragon, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 842, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN RIESLING
Great recipe adapted from Jean-Georges Vongerichten with a kitchen light show and delicious outcome! Serve with noodles, spaetzle, rice or boiled potatoes and a complex Riesling with some body.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper and cook until somewhat golden browned, about 4 minutes per side. Add shallot and continue cooking and stirring for 1 minute. Add Cognac and carefully ignite it with a long match. When the flames subside, add Riesling, cover and simmer on low until the chicken breasts are just cooked, about 25 minutes. Remove breasts to plate and cover with foil. Cover and simmer the legs until cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer to the plate.
- Meanwhile, in another skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook over low heat until the liquid dissipates, about 7 minutes. Increase heat and continue cooking and stirring, until browned, about 3 minutes.
- In a bowl, blend flour and remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir cream into the large skillet; bring to a simmer. Gradually whisk the flour paste into the cooking liquid and simmer, whisking, until no floury taste remains, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the skillet, add the mushrooms and briefly reheat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.2, Fat 62.5, SaturatedFat 25.3, Cholesterol 252.5, Sodium 289.2, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 46.2
CHICKEN WITH RIESLING
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a skillet large enough to hold the chicken, heat butter or oil over medium heat for a minute or so.
- Add onions and a large pinch of salt and some pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften completely and begin to melt into a soft mass, about 20 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of wine and let it bubble away for a minute, then tuck chicken pieces among onions; sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Turn heat to low, and cover pan.
- Cook, turning chicken pieces once or twice, for 40 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is very tender (the meat on the drumsticks will begin to loosen from the bone). If dish appears to be drying out, add remaining wine.
- Serve chicken with crusty bread or white rice or another grain, spooning the onions and their liquid over all.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 791, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1580 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN WITH RIESLING
Steps:
- Put the butter in a skillet large enough to hold the chicken and turn the heat to medium. Add the onions, a large pinch of salt, and some pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften completely and begin to melt into a soft mass, about 20 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of the wine and let it bubble away for a minute, then tuck the chicken pieces among the onions; sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Turn the heat to low and cover the pan.
- Cook, turning the chicken pieces once or twice, for 40 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender (the meat on the drumsticks will begin to loosen from the bone). If the dish appears to be drying out at any point, add the remaining wine.
- Serve the chicken, spooning the onions and their liquid over it.
- Variations
- Cook the onions for 10 minutes or so longer before adding the wine, until they darken in color and become even softer.
- While the onions are cooking, brown the chicken by putting it, skin side up, in a 500°F oven for about 20 minutes. When you add the chicken to the onions, include some of its juice.
- Tuck a couple of bay leaves and/or a few sprigs of fresh thyme in among the onions after they've begun to soften.
- Sauté about 1/4 pound of bacon or salt pork cut into 1/2-inch chunks in the pan before adding the onions.
- Cook about 1/2 pound of sliced mushrooms (or an ounce or two of dried porcini mushrooms, reconstituted) along with the onions.
- Cook 1 tablespoon or more of chopped garlic with the onions.
- After cooking, puree the onions and their liquid in a blender for a cream like sauce; use it to top the chicken.
CHICKEN IN A RIESLING SAUCE
This is a recipe from the local/state daily paper The West Australian and by one of my favourite contributors Margaret Johnson. Times are estimated.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat butter and olive oil in a wide based pot or saute pan and add the onion and cook over a moderate heat until it is a pale golden brown and then add the garlic and the mushrooms.
- Cook for another few minutes and season well with the salt and pepper.
- Place the flour in a plastic bag and season with salt and pepper and then add the chicken pieces and toss the chicken around to coat well and then add the whole lot to the pan.
- Cook for a few minutes and add the wine and the herbs and bring to the boil and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes and serve - over noodles or pasta was suggested.
Tips:
- To enhance the flavor of the dish, use high-quality Riesling wine. A dry or semi-dry Riesling is ideal for this recipe.
- Do not boil the wine, as this will cause the alcohol to evaporate and diminish the dish's flavor.
- Sear the chicken until golden brown to create a crispy outer layer that seals in the juices.
- Add vegetables such as mushrooms, onions, or carrots to the dish for a more colorful and flavorful meal.
- Serve the chicken with a side of rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Chicken with Riesling is an elegant and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The Riesling wine adds a subtle sweetness and acidity to the dish, which complements the savory chicken and vegetables. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Experiment with different types of Riesling wine or add your favorite vegetables to create a delicious and satisfying meal.
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