Coq au Vin

Coq au Vin

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg chicken pieces (thighs and breasts)
  • 250 ml red wine (Burgundy preferred)
  • 150 g bacon lardons
  • 250 g pearl onions
  • 200 g mushrooms, quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, chunked
  • 200 ml chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven and brown the bacon lardons until crispy, then set aside.
  2. 2
    In the same pot, brown the chicken pieces on all sides, working in batches if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Add minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. 5
    Add the chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme, and the cooked bacon back to the pot.
  6. 6
    Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes until chicken is nearly tender.
  7. 7
    Add the carrots, pearl onions, and mushrooms. Simmer uncovered for another 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce has reduced slightly.
  8. 8
    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or egg noodles.
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