Red wine Chicken

This delicious recipe is loosely based on the classic Coq au Vin, but only very loosely!!! So no getting in touch all you perfectionists out there

It does require you to marinade the chicken, but it's so worth the time

SHOPPING LIST

FOR THE MARINADE

1 bottle good-quality red wine

1 tbsp redcurrant jelly

1 small onion, chopped

2 sticks celery, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

4 garlic cloves, un-peeled, but crushed

3-4 sprigs fresh thyme

2 bay leaves

2 cloves

FOR THE STEW

4 large chicken joints (thigh or leg), or a mixture of both, skinned

1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for shallow frying

100g/3½oz smoked pancetta, rind removed, cut into large chunks

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp plain flour

25g/1oz butter

20 button onions, peeled

20 button mushrooms

3 tbsp cognac

3-4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley