Coq al Vin a la Pasta

Dear Readers,

French cooking sounds challenging, but it can be quite simple and rewarding. I created a variation of Coq alVin and it was terrific!

Here are some photos....

Browning the Coq

a la Pasta

The Recipe:

Chicken (I used chicken breasts but any pieces would work)

One large onion

Garlic

2 1/2 cups Mushrooms

Red Wine

Yogurt

Chopped Chives

Lemon Juice

Salt and Black ground Pepper

Saute: onion and garlic until onions are almost clear then add mushrooms

saute a little bit, then add red wine (about 3/4 to 1 cup) after 5 minutes add two tablespoons or so of lemon juice, salt and pepper

In another pan brown chicken

Add browned chicken to saute, on medium heat cook for 30 minutes

remove chicken and turn heat to low

add 1-2 cups plain yogurt, stir and cook on low for 10 minutes

add chicken back and cook on low, uncovered for 10 minutes

for a final touch top with chipped chives

I served this over pasta, but traditionally it is served as it is.

Bon Appetit!