Coq Au Vin

Serves: 2

Ally Shanahan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

48

Sweetness

52

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

8 sprigs

Thyme (fresh)

6 cloves

Garlic

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

2 tbsps

Canola Oil

1.5 cups

Chicken Stock

Directions:

1

In a large resealable container, combine the red wine, carrots, onions, celery, thyme, garlic and bay leaves

2

Add the chicken thighs, seal the container and marinate in the refrigerator overnight

3

When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

4

Toss the mushrooms with the olive oil on a baking sheet and roast until brown, 10 to 15 minutes

5

Set aside

6

Drain the chicken and vegetables thoroughly in a colander, reserving the wine mixture

7

Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel (reserve the vegetables and aromatics)

8

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and transfer to a clean bowl

9

Add the flour and toss until thoroughly coated

10

In a large Dutch oven, heat the canola oil over medium-low heat

11

Add the bacon and cook, stirring often, until caramelized and the bacon has released its fat, 5 to 8 minutes

12

Set the lardons aside

13

Turn the heat up to medium high and shake the excess flour off the chicken

14

Brown the chicken on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side

15

Remove the chicken and set aside

16

Add the pearl onions and drained vegetables and aromatics to the same pot and cook over medium heat until caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes

17

Add the reserved red wine mixture and cook until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes

18

Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer

19

Season with salt and pepper

20

Return the chicken to the pot and cover

21

Transfer to the oven and cook until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened, 30 to 40 minutes

22

If necessary, finish the dish on the stove by simmering it uncovered to reduce the mixture further, depending on how thick you'd like the sauce

23

Serve with buttered egg noodles on the side and chopped parsley

24

Garnish with the reserved lardons and mushrooms