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Coq au Vin

A classic French dish featuring tender chicken braised in red wine, with mushrooms, onions, and bacon for rich flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon
  • 4 green onions green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 0.5 tablespoon butter
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs and legs
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 large carrots sliced into rounds
  • 2 small yellow onions quartered
  • 16 ounces mushrooms halved
  • 1 pound small red potatoes cut into quarters
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups pinot noir
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional for thickening

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then break into pieces.
  2. Add green onions to the bacon fat and cook for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add butter to the skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Arrange carrots, onions, mushrooms, potatoes, and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with remaining salt and pepper, stir, then layer chicken and bacon on top.
  5. Pour chicken broth and wine over the ingredients. Add thyme and bay leaves. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Optional: Remove 3 tablespoons of liquid, whisk with cornstarch to make a slurry, then return to slow cooker to thicken sauce. Cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, shred or chop, then stir back into the sauce. Serve hot with side dishes.

Notes

This classic dish is perfect for cozy dinners and special occasions.