POLLO EN VINO ROJO - CHICKEN IN RED WINE

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This is a very tasty chicken dish that you are sure to enjoy. My husband lived in San Miguel de Allende as a child. We both absolutely love Mexican cuisine. This is our version of a recipe we found in a Better Homes and Garden Mexican Cookbook.

Provided by Cookin Kit

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2-3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup cooking oil
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 slices bacon, cut up
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
1 carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup dry red wine

Steps:

  • Place chicken pieces in plastic bag in deep bowl.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, onion, garic, bay leaf, oregano, salt& pepper.
  • Pour over chicken; close bag& marinate 6-8 hours in refrigerator.
  • In 12 inch skillet cook bacon til crisp; drain, reserving drippings.
  • Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Drain chicken reserving marinade.
  • Brown chicken pieces in reserved bacon drippings, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Remove garlic and bay leaf from marinade.
  • Pour marinade over chicken in skillet.
  • Add drained tomatoes, carrot and wine.
  • Cover and cook over low heat 35- 40 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken.
  • Stir bacon into sauce; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon over chicken.

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