Red & White Wine Pairing Recipe

This recipe makes a tasty and healthy meal by baking juicy chicken and a bunch of different fresh vegetables. The choice of both red and white wines brings out the flavors in the food better and makes the dish more versatile.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 bottle white wine such as Chardonnay
• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups mixed vegetables such as carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers, chopped
• Cooked rice or pasta for serving

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and the juice of half a lemon

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side

Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish

Sprinkle with chopped rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic

Pour chicken broth into the dish

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through

Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat

Add chopped vegetables and saut until tender, about 5-7 minutes

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes

Serve the chicken alongside the sauted vegetables and cooked rice or pasta

Pour glasses of red and white wine to accompany the meal

Enjoy