The Lady in Red Recipe

Name: The Lady in Red
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound smoky bacon in one piece, cut in half lengthwise and then across into 1/4-inch strips; One 5-pound chicken, skinned, cut into parts, with breast cut across into 2 pieces (With optional addition of an extra breast cut in two or a leg and thigh, separated); 1 1/4 pounds white mushrooms, stems removed and sliced across, caps cut into quarters or sixths, depending on size; 1 pound cippoline or other small onions; One 6-ounce can tomato paste; 1/2 bottle red wine; 1 bay leaf; 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled; 1/2 cup minced parsley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound smoky bacon in one piece, cut in half lengthwise and then across into 1/4-inch strips
One 5-pound chicken, skinned, cut into parts, with breast cut across into 2 pieces (With optional addition of an extra breast cut in two or a leg and thigh, separated)
1 1/4 pounds white mushrooms, stems removed and sliced across, caps cut into quarters or sixths, depending on size
1 pound cippoline or other small onions
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/2 bottle red wine
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/2 cup minced parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Put the bacon pieces in a pan just large enough to hold the chicken.
2
Saute the bacon until well browned and the fat has oozed out.
3
Move the bacon to a small bowl, leaving the fat in the pan.
4
Put the chicken pieces in the pan and saute over medium heat, turning the pieces over from time to time, until lightly browned on all sides.
5
Move to a bowl.
6
Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook, stirring, until browned.
7
Place in a bowl.
8
Add the onions to the pan and cook until lightly browned.
9
Move to the mushroom bowl.
10
Stir the tomato paste and wine into the pan.
11
The sauce can be made ahead up to this point.
12
About 30 minutes before serving, add the chicken and bay leaf to the pan.
13
Bring to a boil.
14
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
15
Stick a knife into the thick part of the chicken to make sure it is done; the juices should run clear.
16
Add the onions, mushrooms, and garlic.
17
Cook until the vegetables are warm.
18
Stir in the parsley and thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.
19
Stir in the bacon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound smoky bacon in one piece, cut in half lengthwise and then across into 1/4-inch strips, One 5-pound chicken, skinned, cut into parts, with breast cut across into 2 pieces (With optional addition of an extra breast cut in two or a leg and thigh, separated), 1 1/4 pounds white mushrooms, stems removed and sliced across, caps cut into quarters or sixths, depending on size, 1 pound cippoline or other small onions, and more.

Yes, The Lady in Red falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Lady in Red

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