Chicken, Butter Beans and Grapes in Mulled Wine

Ever wondered what to do with excess or leftover Mulled Wine?

It doesn't overpower this dish and adds a delicious flavour that complements the different textures of Butter Beans and Grapes.

Ingredients

Chicken. (any cut. I used leftover meat from a roast)

Onion

Garlic

Celery (not essential)

Tin of Butterbeans

Black Grapes (10-15)

Bay Leaf

Chicken Stock

Mulled Wine

Method

Fry onions and celery until softened (4-5 mins)

Add Garlic and fry to 2 mins

Add Butterbeans (drained)

Add Chicken Stock and Bay Leaf

Add 2 large glasses of Mulled wine

Simmer for 40 mins

Add Grapes and simmer for a further 20 mins

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Use 1 teaspoon of cornflour or 2 of plain flour in a little cold water to form a paste.

Add gradually and stir to thicken sauce as required.

You my wish to add herbs of your choice. Parsley for colour, Thyme, Sage etc