Coq Au Vin
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear in oil until golden, then set aside.
- 2Cook bacon until crisp, add onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté until soft.
- 3Stir in tomato paste and flour. Deglaze with wine, scraping the bottom.
- 4Add broth, bay leaf, thyme, chicken, and mushrooms.
- 5Simmer gently until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
- 6Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes or bread.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in chicken thigh
- salt
- pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 strip bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrot, sliced
- 3 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cup red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cup mushroom, halved
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp thyme
- fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Tips
- Use dark wine (Pinot Noir, Merlot) for richer flavor.
- Add pearl onions for a traditional touch.
- Even better the next day — flavors deepen overnight.
