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Coq au Vin Classic Chicken

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Coq au Vin Classic Chicken is a rich and flavorful French dish featuring tender chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms, bacon, and aromatic herbs, perfect for an elegant 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
  • 1 cup dry red wine (Burgundy recommended)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
  3. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and brown for about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add pearl onions to the pan and cook until lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside with bacon.
  5. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  6. Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well, cooking for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  7. Slowly pour in the red wine and chicken broth while stirring to combine and create a smooth sauce.
  8. Add tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, and return the chicken, bacon, and onions to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  9. Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to thicken the sauce, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
  10. Stir in butter for added richness and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve Coq au Vin with buttery mashed potatoes or crusty French bread to soak up the sumptuous sauce.

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