Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Coq au vin on Skewers



I was super excited to tackle this recipe, as I’ve never had Coq au Vin.  And once again, Rachel comes through.  The flavors in this dish are rich and savory with a delicious hint of smoky goodness.  With temperatures in the 30’s, here in Nevada, I was glad to be able to cook these skewers on the cook top in my cast-iron grill pan.  I do recommend a splatter guard as these lovely skewers spit and spatter.  All the ingredients are readily available in my area except lardons (extra thick smoky bacon).  I wonder if I can buy lardons online. 
 I happened to be in Whole Foods looking for a few things and decided to get the organic chicken legs.  Having never boned chicken legs before, I think the butcher must have sensed my fear, he offered to bone them for me.  I was thrilled.  Brought them home and set them to marinade.  Oh the wonderful smells coming from the onion, garlic and wine soaked chicken.  Once the skewers were assembled the grilling began.  Meanwhile I prepared the wine sauce.  And several minutes later they were ready to devour.  And devour I did! This one gets 4 stars.

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