Coq au Vin

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 180 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Chicken
  • Chicken thighs : 4 pieces
  • Bacon : 4 slices
  • Onion : 1 medium-sized
  • Carrots : 2 medium-sized
  • Garlic cloves : 4
  • Fresh thyme : 2 sprigs
  • Bay leaves : 2
  • Red wine : 2 cups
  • Chicken broth : 1 cup
  • Flour : 2 tablespoons
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : to taste
  • Black pepper : to taste

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Steps

• Marinate the chicken
• Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl.
• Add the red wine, garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to the bowl.
• Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Cook the bacon and vegetables
• In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
• Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
• In the same pot, add the butter and melt it.
• Add the onion, carrots, and garlic cloves to the pot.
• Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
• Brown the chicken
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
• Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
• In the same pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat.
• Brown the chicken on all sides, working in batches if necessary.
• Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
• Make the sauce
• Add the flour to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Slowly pour in the reserved marinade, chicken broth, and any remaining wine from the marinade.
• Stir well to combine.
• Return the chicken and bacon to the pot.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Cover the pot and let it simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Serve
• Remove the chicken, bacon, and vegetables from the pot and transfer to a serving dish.
• Skim off any excess fat from the sauce.
• Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken, bacon, and vegetables.
• Serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Tips

• Use a good quality red wine for the best flavor in the sauce.
• If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme instead, but reduce the quantity to 1 teaspoon.

Information

• Coq au Vin is a classic French dish that features chicken braised in red wine with bacon, onions, and mushrooms.
• This dish is perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home.