The Gourmet Gals met again yesterday. This time the group had the arduous task of deciding which of the five gourmet creations paired best with our Sonoma Zinfandel. The food pairings considered were Pork Loin Wellington, Chicken Portuguese, Stuffed Grilled Flank Steak, and Marinated Grilled Flank Steak. The hands-down winner, Chicken Provencal al la Jacqueline, was created by Gourmet Gal Jacqueline Butler.
So what do we do if we have fabulous creations that don’t match with the said wine? We pop more corks and let the sweetness or acidity of the food guide us to other Cline wines. With an ample variety of options, a good match is never too far from our grasp!
Here’s the recipe:
8 chicken thighs
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 28-oz can chopped tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
3 zucchini, chopped
3 cups carrots, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
1 cup green olives, sliced
Bunch of parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp Herbs de Provence
1 cup Cline Sonoma Zinfandel
Salt and pepper
Remove as much fat as you can from the chicken (partially frozen makes this task easier). In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown chicken pieces on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and place in slow cooker. Pour chopped tomatoes and bay leaves over chicken. In same skillet, fry onions until golden, add chopped garlic along with all other vegetables, herbs and Cline Sonoma Zinfandel. Add salt and pepper. Toss until veggies are coated then pour entire mixture over chicken in slow cooker. Place cover on cooker and relax. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours. Serve with buttered pasta of your choice.
You can also bake this dish in the oven if you don’t have a slow cooker. Just follow the same directions, using a large ovenproof casserole dish. Bake at 350° for 1 hour to 1-½ hours.
About the Cline Gourmet Gals
The Gourmet Gals is a group of Cline employees who have a love for wine and food. We meet periodically to share recipes and creations that pair well with our wines. The goal is to find the perfect match; our creations can be found at http://www.clinecellars.com/haveittonight.
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