The versatility of chicken makes it a favorite protein…
You can pair it with so many different seasonings…
…side dishes, and accompaniments. Proteins that go well…
…with wine are economical and versatile.
The meat is a bit of a hybrid-part lean white meat…
…part rich dark meat. Simple roasted chicken, for example…
…pairs well with full-flavored red wine, rosé, or dry white wine.
When making a match, what do you look for?
Here are our tips for pairing poultry with wine….
You don’t want to overpower the meat’s flavor with a wine…
…that is rich in fruit and decently acidic.
However, wines with too much tannin can mask flavors…
When pairing wines with chicken, consider these styles:
Chardonnay
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- Item Package Dimension:16.306 cm L X16.408 cm W X37.388 cm H
- Item Package Weight:1.47 kg
- Country Of Origin: Germany
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Grüner Veltliner
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Vermentino
- ARIEL oak-aged Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of black currants, cherry, blueberries and chocolate, with soft tannins and a dry finish.
- Try this with manchego, carne asada, Texas chili, wood-fired pizza.
- 52 calories per 8 oz. serving
- Rich in color and flavor
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Blanc de blancs Champagne
- Ferments 1-6 gallons
- Dry yeast
- Can be direct pitched; rehydration is recommended
- 5 gr
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English sparkling wine
- Includes Sparkling Blackberry, Sparkling Clementine, Sparkling Apple, and Sparkling Grapefruit flavors - 6 cans each
- IZZE Sparkling Juices are 70% fruit juice with a splash of sparkling water
- No added sugar, preservatives or artificial ingredients
- The perfect feel-good drink to brighten up your day
- Variety Pack includes (24) 8.4 oz c
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Pinot Noir
- Winexpert Pinot Noir Ingredient Kit
- Makes 6 gallons with easy to follow directions
- Richly complex with fruity as well as spicy characteristics, the strawberry-blackberry nose leads to a velvety full fin
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Spanish Garnacha
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It’s a popular idea to pair Chardonnay with chicken..
…but the rule isn’t as rigid as you might think.
Red wines with good acidity can make a delicious alternative…
…and even those with a little more body can be used with heavy dishes…
..such as a casserole. Basic principle is not to overpower the meat or the dish….
A wine with a larger kernel of fruit and decent acidity might pair well…
…with a richer dish, but too much tannin could overpower the flavors.
As a side note, if you are looking for the best white wine to cook with,…
…we have some recommendations for you.
Let’s hear Shara’s story…
Wines with chicken are my husband comfort food….
There are days when he request, he wants the wines with chicken dishes…
But I still confused how to pair them. Sometimes the wine changes the taste…
After some error I finally find the perfect pair of wines with chicken…
Now I can make various chicken dishes for my husband...
While pairing wines with chicken, the simple rule is to pair it with the sauce and ingredients used in its preparation, rather than with the chicken.
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Now Here We Go…
Chicken Paired with White Wine
Champagne and Fried Chicken
A wine that’s simple and has a good balance between…
…sweetness and acidity is perfect with this salty, juicy, crispy chicken.
Despite the richness of its coating, Champagne cuts its rich acidity…
..and effervescence. If you choose champagne with citrus notes…
…it will elevate your chicken with a complex flavor.
Next dish is…
A Chardonnay and Creamy Chicken Dish
A Chardonnay wine has a smooth, buttery taste…
The creaminess envelops your mouth while still maintaining a rich citrus aroma…
As a result of Chardonnay’s velvety mouthfeel, creamy…
…rich chicken dishes like fettuccini alfredo and…
..chicken pot pie pair perfectly with the wine.
Sauvignon Blanc and Lemon, Garlic, or Herbaceous Chicken
Lemony take on chicken dishes with lemon, garlic, or herbs…
…will be energized with Sauvignon Blanc’s citrus overtones.
With a crisp finish, Sauvignon Blanc will keep your chicken tasting fresh…
…and not overpower it when paired with a delicate herbal rub.
Spicy Chicken Dishes
Warmth prefers sweet things. Spicy chicken dishes…
…..pair well with aromatic white wines such as Riesling…
…and Pinot Gris, as well as fruity rosés.
Pair A Dry White Wine with Asparagus or Artichokes
Wine can taste odd when paired with dishes that contain artichokes…
..or asparagus when they are sweet or one-dimensional.
According to some reports, cynarin in artichokes…
…binds to sweet receptors on the tongue, temporarily shutting them down.
When you sip your wine, the cynarin is pulled off the receptor…
…reactivating it. In that moment, your tongue registers sweetness…
…and your wine tastes sweeter than it normally would.
The phenomenon does not affect everyone, but it affects roughly 60% of people…
It is a well-known fact that asparagus is difficult to match with artichokes….
A high level of chlorophyll gives asparagus its fresh green flavor…
…but when combined with other acidic compounds…
…it can make wines taste metallic or harsh.
We recommend pairing artichokes and asparagus with dry…
…white wines that are highly acidic and contain little to no residual sugar….
…such as Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, or Albario.
Now let’s move on….
Chicken Paired with Red or White Wine
Roasted Chicken
Chicken roasted in the oven is a comforting meal like few others….
Choose a wine that is equally simple to avoid overwhelming the food….
A simple roasted chicken, for example, pairs equally well…
…with a full-flavored red, a medium-bodied rosé, or a dry white wine.
Also, an oaked Chardonnay or Pinot Noir will work well…
When you have a dark, savory gravy, choose a medium…
…bodied red wine like a Côtes du Rhône.
Chicken Paired with Rosé or Red
Chicken with Savory or Earthy Flavors
When is a red wine a good match for chicken?
When you prepare a dish with earthy ingredients like mushrooms…
…root vegetables, tomato sauce, or red wine sauce.
- Choose a medium-bodied Spanish or French red wine or merlot with tomato-based sauces.
- A red wine that goes well with barbecue chicken can be a more full-bodied wine, such as Shiraz, Grenache, or Zinfandel. (Not overly large or oaky).
- This chicken dish comes alive with Merlot when cooked with dry Burgundy wine and shallots, garlic, and mushrooms. With fewer bitter tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot will enhance the savory complexity of coq au vin. With the black cherry overtones of Merlot, tangy garlic is brought out under the middle body of the wine, which doesn’t overpower the gentle sweetness of carrots and fresh thyme.
- A medium-bodied rosé has the ability to stand up to big flavors such as anchovies, olives, garlic, saffron, and paprika.
Versatility of Chicken
Its versatility makes it versatile in terms of how you prepare and serve it…
A chicken and pesto dish calls for a citrussy Vermentino…
…with a touch of skin contact for added depth and texture.
The heat in Thai curry works well with a high-acid white wine…
…that carries just a hint of residual sugar, such as a Riesling.
In addition to skinless, grilled chicken breast…
…Longuère suggested Spanish Garnacha, known as Grenache in France…
…from Navarra, in northern Spain. “Its ripe and juicy blackberry flavour…
…will play off the smokiness from the grill,” he wrote.
Chicken was once a rare sight on dinner tables, but global production…
….and consumption have skyrocketed in the last 50 years.
This meat is relatively cheap to produce and is generally regarded…
…as a healthier meat because of its high protein to fat ratio.
In terms of flavour, however, there is a huge difference depending on…
…how birds are raised. When possible, choose organic…
…and higher welfare standards.
Discovering Your Favorite Wine To Serve With Chicken Piccata
In the end, you will have to figure out…
…what the perfect wine pairing is for your meal.
You should make a note of the wines you like best…
…and the flavors they exhibit, then compare these notes…
…with the flavors present in your chicken piccata recipe.
Consider reviewing books by professionals…
…whose tastes appear to be similar to your own.
Their recommendations may help you find new wines…
…that you’ll enjoy (and wine pairings too).
Sum Up
If you follow the tips above, you’ll have everything you need…
..to find “that one” wine that perfectly complements both your taste…
…in wine and your chicken. You will fine the prefect pair…
…to drink wines with chicken dishes.
Conclusion
What is your personal favorite pairing of wines with chicken?
If you still don’t know how to pair wines with chicken…
..we hope this article help you to pair wines with chicken next time..
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