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Merlot 02

This Merlot 02 recipe uses Butter Unsalted, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Onion Chopped, Carrot Finely Chopped, and Celery Finely Chopped. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 6 clove
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a medium size skillet, heat the butter and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil together over medium heat until the butter is foaming.

2. 2

   Add the onions and leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the carrots and celery and season lightly with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl and cool completely. Stir in the grated cheese and parsley.

6. 6

   Cut twenty-four 4 inch lengths of kitchen twine.

7. 7

   Place a chicken thigh on a work surface.

8. 8

   With a small sharp knife, cut out any traces of bone or fat from the meat.

9. 9

   Spread about 1/4 cup of the vegetable mixture in an even layer over the chicken thigh.

10. 10

    Roll the thigh around the filling into a tight cylinder.

11. 11

    Place the stuffed thigh, seam side down and tie it securely with two pieces of twine.

12. 12

    Set aside and repeat with the remaining thighs. vegetable mixture, rosemary sprigs, and sage leaves.

13. 13

    In a nonreactive skillet large enough to hold the thighs in a single layer, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, than add the chicken bundles and garlic.

14. 14

    Cook, turning the chicken thighs often and rotating them in the skillet so they cook evenly, until golden brown on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes.

15. 15

    Tilt the skillet and spoon off the fat.

16. 16

    Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add the wine and bring it to a boil.

17. 17

    Add the stock and bring to a boil, then adjust the level of heat down to a lively simmer.

18. 18

    Cook, uncovered, turning the chicken pieces occasionally, until the chicken is pierces easily with a skewer and the sauce is reduced to a syrupy consistency, about 20 minutes.

19. 19

    Turn the chicken often as it simmers.

20. 20

    Cut and remove the strings and discard the herbs.

21. 21

    Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.