Coq Au Vin (Chicken Braised in Wine)

Ingredients

• 1 chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 Tbsp oil
• 1 med onion, diced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely diced
• 2 Tbsp parsley
• 1 tsp Chervil or Marjoram
• 1 sm bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground pepper
• 1 Tbsp brandy (optional)
• 2 c dry red wine
• 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms

Instructions

1. Using a large heavy pot brown the chicken pieces in oil.
2. Add the onion, carrot, and garlic and brown lightly.
3. Add the spices and wine and simmer covered on low heat for abut 1 hour.
4. For the last 5 minutes add the mushrooms.
5. Serve with rice.