Hearty French Coq au Vin
Hearty French Coq au Vin is a comforting classic that brings the essence of France to your table. This dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in robust red wine, complemented by earthy mushrooms, smoky bacon, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for both cozy family dinners and festive gatherings, each bite promises an explosion of rich flavors that will warm your soul and delight your palate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup Burgundy or Pinot Noir red wine
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot with bacon fat, brown the chicken thighs on both sides for about five minutes each; remove from pot.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms in the drippings until softened (about five minutes).
- Deglaze the pot with red wine and add chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken and thyme to the pot; cover and simmer for one hour.
- Remove chicken again; whisk flour into sauce until smooth. Return chicken to pot and simmer uncovered for an additional ten minutes to thicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (200g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 138mg