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Roast chicken with mushroom gravy and vegetables on white plate, side of red wine, cozy homemade meal.

Coq au Vin Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 476 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon diced
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups full-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir or Burgundy
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup pearl onions peeled
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large Dutch oven, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In the same pot, brown chicken on both sides. Remove and set aside.
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  • Add chopped onions and carrots to the pot, sauté until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Pour in red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Add chicken stock, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
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  • Return chicken and bacon to the pot. Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake for about 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.
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  • In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Add mushrooms and pearl onions, cook until browned and tender.
  • Remove chicken from the oven. Place pot over medium heat. Stir in mushroom and onion mixture. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
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  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
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Nutrition

Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 23gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 264mgFiber: 2g
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