Cork-Infused Chicken with Red Wine Sauce

This cork-infused chicken dish is a unique way to incorporate wine corks into your cooking. The red wine sauce adds depth of flavor and richness to the tender chicken breasts. It's a perfect pairing for an elegant dinner.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
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• 1 cup red wine
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• 4 wine bottle corks
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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 onion, chopped
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• 1 tablespoon butter
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• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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• 1 cup chicken broth
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• Fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat

Sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, then transfer to a baking dish

Place one wine bottle cork under each chicken breast

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through

Meanwhile, in the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat

Add minced garlic and chopped onion, saut until softened

Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes

Slowly pour in red wine, stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet

Add chicken broth and let the sauce simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes

Once chicken is done, remove from oven and serve with the red wine sauce

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving