Coq au Vin
A classic French dish that pairs chicken with red wine, mushrooms, and pearl onions. This dish is loved for its deep, rich flavors and comforting nature, perfect for special occasions.
Ready in 110 minutes · serves 4 · 600 calories per serving · french cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 pieceschicken thighs
- 2 cupsred wine
- 1 cupmushrooms
- 1 cuppearl onions
- 4 slicesbacon
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspoonthyme
- 1 leafbay leaf
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- to tastesalt
- to tastepepper
Instructions
- 01
In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- 02
In the bacon fat, brown the chicken thighs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 03
Add mushrooms and pearl onions to the pot, sauté until browned.
- 04
Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and cook for another minute.
- 05
Pour in red wine, scraping up the browned bits. Add chicken and bacon back to the pot.
- 06
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 60-75 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
- 07
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
