Recently I was contacted by a representative of the Lamole Di Lamole winery requesting my assistance to put together a simple yet delicious recipe that would pair well with one of their signature wines the "Chianti Classico Riserva". The Lamole Di Lamole winery is found in the Tuscany hillside of Lamole Greve in Chianti FI Italy just South of Florence. There Chianti Classico Riserva wine comes from the rich Sangiovese Canaiolo grapes where they are hand picked from the vineyards. During the aging process (which for the Chianti Classico Riserva must be a minimum of two years) the wine takes on the taste of tart cherries and the aromas of violets and cherries. The wine pairs well with all meat dishes and makes a delicious reduction sauce. From time to time Julia child herself was known for using Chianti wine in her famous "Coq au Vin" recipe which was the inspiration for this simple recipe. The experts would have to agree that in Italy the wines are made to go with foods and that no meals are served without wine.



In this recipe the Chianti Classico Riserva wine gives the chicken distinct aristocratic flavors combined with the vegetables, fresh herbs this recipe came together to combine a perfectly structured one pot dish with delicious flavors your family will love and enjoy.


Start by chopping your vegetables,


You can use either Cannellini or Great Northern beans,


Salt & pepper both sides of your chicken before browning,


Began browning bone in chicken thighs about 4-5 min on each side,


Combine all vegetables and sauté,


Add chicken stock, wine and tomato paste,


Add herbs to pot,


Return chicken to pot and cook for 1 hour covered,


After 1 hour this is what your stew will look like,


Don't forget to add those beans,


Add some salt to taste,


Garnish with some fresh Italian parsley and ENJOY !!

By using one pot your basically building up rich flavors and the Chianti Classico Riserva wine will help bring all those rich flavors together. This is one of the recipes thats so easy to make, you can come home after a day of work and put this all together in one pot and clean up is super easy. I really hope you give this one a try I think your truly going to love this recipe, ENJOY !!!!!

This recipe could not have been possible without the Lamole di Lamole Winery and their delicious Chianti Classico Riserva wine. It has quickly become my new go to wine for entertaining friends at my house for dinner parties or even just a glass to enjoy while watching a movie at home.



Chianti Braised Chicken with Beans 


5lbs Chicken Thighs, Bone-in
2 Cans Cannellini or Great Northern Beans
5 Celery Stocks, Sliced
5 Carrots, Chopped
1 Large Onion, Chopped
4 Sprigs of Fresh Thyme
Fresh Parsley, Flat Leaf
1 Bay Leaf
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
3 Cans of Chicken Stock
2 Cups of Chianti Wine
1 60z Can of Tomato Paste
2 Tablespoons of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or 8-quart heavy pot with a lid over medium heat. Remove chicken from package and season generously with salt & pepper on both sides. Working in batches cook chicken skin side down (a few pieces at a time not to over crowed pot) until golden, flipping once about 4-5 minutes per side then transfer to a plate and set aside.

2. On medium-low heat sauté onions, garlic, celery and carrots with a pinch of salt & pepper for about 4 minuets.

3. Add chicken stock and Chianti wine to pot along with tomato paste and stir about 2 minutes. Using kitchen twine tie fresh parsley and thyme into a bundle and add to pot with 1 bayleaf. Return chicken thighs back to pot along with any pan juices and bring to a boil uncovered on medium-high heat. Once the pot comes to a boil reduce heat to medium-low and cover for 1 full hour stirring at a few times.

4. Rinse and drain 2 cans of Cannellini or Great Northern Beans then stir into pot and cook for 5 more minuets covered.

5. Remove tied herbs and add salt & pepper to taste adding some fresh parsley for garnish along with a glass of Chianti wine and ENJOY!!
























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