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Coq au Vin Classic Chicken

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Coq au Vin Classic Chicken is a traditional French dish featuring tender chicken slow-cooked in red wine with mushrooms, bacon, and aromatic herbs, delivering rich, comforting flavors perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 6 oz bacon, diced
  • 1 cup pearl onions, peeled
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups dry red wine (such as Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them skin-side down in the bacon fat and olive oil until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add pearl onions and mushrooms to the pot; sauté until onions are slightly caramelized and mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat, cooking for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, then slowly add red wine and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and incorporate browned bits.
  6. Add thyme, bay leaf, browned chicken thighs, and reserved bacon back into the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
  7. Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving dish. Discard bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high and reduce sauce slightly until thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in butter for a glossy finish.
  8. Return chicken and vegetables to the sauce, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

For an extra touch, serve with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles to soak up the luscious sauce.

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