Coq Au Vin

Serves: 2

Clair Leannon

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

49

Sweetness

62

Sourness

51

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

110 g

Bacon (good)

1 cup

Cognac

1.5 tbsps

All-Purpose Flour

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F

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Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven

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Add the bacon and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned

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Remove the bacon to a plate with a slotted spoon

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Meanwhile, lay the chicken out on paper towels and pat dry

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Liberally sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper

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When the bacon is removed, brown the chicken pieces in batches in a single layer for about 5 minutes, turning to brown evenly

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Remove the chicken to the plate with the bacon and continue to brown until all the chicken is done

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Set aside

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Add the carrots, onions, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to the pan and cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned

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Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute

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Add the Cognac and put the bacon, chicken, and any juices that collected on the plate into the pot

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Add the wine, chicken stock, and thyme and bring to a simmer

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Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just not pink

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Remove from the oven and place on top of the stove

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Mash 1 tablespoon of butter and the flour together and stir into the stew

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Add the frozen onions

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In a medium saute pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and cook the mushrooms over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until browned

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Add to the stew

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Bring the stew to a simmer and cook for another 10 minutes

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Season to taste

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Serve hot