This a high protein, low carb recipe. It takes abit of preparation but produces a highly nutritious and delicious meal.
Quantity
1
Quantity Unit
large pot
Prep Time (minutes)
20
Cook Time (minutes)
120
Ready In (minutes)
140
Ingredients
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
4
tablespoons
flour unbleached
1
teaspoon
pepper, to taste
2
tablespoons
canola oil
1
large (7-1/4" to 8-1/2" long)
carrot,chopped
1
large
Onion chopped
1
stalk, large (11"-12" long)
celery, chopped
1
teaspoon, crumbled
bay leaf
1/4
teaspoon
thyme, dry, ground
2
fliud ounces
red wine
4
cups (8 fl oz)
chicken broth
1
cup, pieces or slices
mushrooms, chopped
1
cup, chopped
pearl onions
3
pounds, raw
Chicken thighs, meat only
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
Season the chicken with salt pepper. Dust the chicken with flour.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wide, shallow pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes on each side. The oil should be hot enough to sear in the juices but not burn. Remove the chicken from the pan and drain off the excess fat.
3
Turn the heat to medium-high and add the vegetables. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Turn up the heat and brown slightly. (This can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator up to 3 days or frozen.)
4
Add the bay leaf, thyme and red wine, and cook until the wine is almost completely evaporated.
5
Put the seared chicken back in the pot and cover with stock. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours. Do not let it boil rapidly.
6
Strain the stew and retain the chicken and liquid. Discard the vegetables. Return the liquid to the pot and simmer to reduce its volume by half.
7
Meanwhile, bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pearl onions and cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
8
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, season them with salt and pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
9
Add the chicken, mushrooms and onions to the reduced liquid.
10
Adjust the seasoning with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
