Things you probably didn’t know about Elizabeth Taylor… she was born in London, she once had one of the most expensive private jewelry collections in the world, she made her acting debut at age seven, and she loved to steam her chicken in wine. The fact about Elizabeth Taylor’s Wine Chicken might be the most surprising of all! Who would have thought that such a successful, glamorous gal would work this super simple, perfectly seasoned chicken dish into her exciting jet-set lifestyle? Knowing that she did must convince you that it really is delicious! So, the next time you’re feeling a little fancy, but don’t want to spend too much time hands-on in the kitchen, Elizabeth Taylor’s Wine Chicken is the star-studded way to go!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds broiler-fryer chickens, cut into pieces
- flour, to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup dry sauterne wine
Directions
Step 1 –Lightly coat the chicken with the flour.
Step 2 –In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven, brown each side of the chicken, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 3 –In a bowl, combine the oil, the onion, the garlic, the bay leaves, the parsley, the salt, the pepper, and the wine.
Step 4 –Pour the wine mixture over the chicken.
Step 5 –Cover the skillet and simmer until the chicken has reached the internal temperature of 165 degrees F and is tender, about 1 hour.
Step 6 –Serve.
