Grilled Chicken Skewers with Red Wine Sauce
Make grilled chicken skewers even better by serving it with a simple herb red wine sauce. This is coq au vin deconstructed for summertime grilling — all the same decadent flavors, but way faster!
Equipment
- 8 skewers, metal or wood
Ingredients
For the Skewers
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1½ pounds chicken thighs, boneless/skinless, cut into chunks for skewering
- 1 sweet onion, cut into 16 small wedges
- 8 ounce button mushrooms, brown or white, halved or quartered if large
- olive oil or cooking spray
For the Sauce
- 4 slices center cut bacon, diced
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1½ teaspoon all purpose flour
- ¾ cup red wine
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence, or combo of rosemary and thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon brandy, optional
Instructions
- Combine salt, garlic powder, onion powder + several grinds of fresh cracked black pepper in a small bowl.
- Skewer the chicken, alternating with chunks of onion and mushrooms. Drizzle the skewers with olive oil and season with the spice mixture. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes over medium-high, turning occasionally to cook evenly. Remove to a platter and tent to keep warm.
To Make the Sauce
- Saute bacon in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute to release its fragrance.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Slowly pour in the wine while stirring, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add the broth, brown sugar, herbs and nutmeg and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes on medium-high.
- Strain it into a bowl using a fine mesh strainer. Whisk in the butter and brandy.
Notes
Makes about 2/3 cup of sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 843mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
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