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Classic Coq au Vin

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A classic French dish combining tender chicken with rich red wine and robust vegetables, perfect for comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 bottle of red wine (preferably Burgundy)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 100g bacon or lardons
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in a large bowl with red wine and let it sit for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Pat dry the chicken and reserve the wine marinade.
  3. Crisp the bacon in a large Dutch oven with olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides in the same pot.
  5. Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, mushrooms, and carrots until tender.
  6. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Combine reserved wine marinade and chicken broth in the pot.
  8. Bring the chicken and bacon back to the pot, add bay leaves and thyme, then season with salt and pepper.
  9. Simmer for about 1 hour until the chicken is tender.
  10. Garnish and serve hot with fresh parsley.

Notes

Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty French bread and serve with a glass of Burgundy.

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