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Coq au Vin
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Coq au Vin

This traditional French dish features chicken slow-cooked in red wine with mushrooms and bacon, resulting in a rich, complex flavor that warms the soul. It's perfect for special occasions or a comforting family dinner.

Ready in 150 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · french cuisine.

150
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 6 pieceschicken
  • 3 cupsred wine
  • 6 slicesbacon
  • 8 ozmushrooms
  • 2 mediumcarrots
  • 1 largeonion
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 teaspoonthyme
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 2 tablespoonsflour
  • to tastesalt
  • to tastepepper

Instructions

  1. 01

    In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.

  2. 02

    Sear chicken in the bacon fat until browned, then remove.

  3. 03

    Sauté onions and garlic until soft; add flour and stir for another minute.

  4. 04

    Pour in red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

  5. 05

    Return chicken and bacon to the pot, along with mushrooms, carrots, and thyme.

  6. 06

    Cover and simmer for 90 minutes, occasionally stirring.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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