CHICKEN LEGS WITH CHESTNUTS
A wonderful combination of wine and chestnuts give this chicken dish the magic that will bring a huge smile to everyone’s face! Serving 4, it is perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients:
4 chicken legs with thighs, cut in halves and skinned
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3/4 cup red wine
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 3 1/2-ounce packet chestnuts
3 tablespoons parsley, finely minced
Method:
Put 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot and sauté the chicken legs and thighs for 2 minutes on each side. Take them out and set aside. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the remaining oil to the pot and add the onion to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger; then sauté for 1 minute.
Put the chicken back into the pot and add the wine, vinegar, and the chestnuts. Bring ingredients to a boil and cook in covered pot on a medium heat for 25 minutes.
Transfer to a large serving platter and sprinkle the parsley on top. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award-winning cookbook ‘Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine.’
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