Name: Country Style French Coq au Vin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on); 4 chicken drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on); 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground); 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 slices bacon (chopped); 10-12 small pearl onions (peeled); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup red wine (full-bodied like Burgundy); 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup button mushrooms (sliced); 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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1

Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Visual cue: Oil shimmers in the pot.
2

Brown chicken pieces in batches until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

⏱️ 15 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Do not overcrowd the pan for proper browning.
3

In the same pot, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Add pearl onions and garlic, sauté until onions are golden.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
4

Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Add chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and return chicken to the pot. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.

⏱️ 20 min (ish) 🌡️ medium-low

AI Wisdom: Liquid should simmer gently.
5

In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms in butter until golden. Sprinkle flour over and cook for 1-2 minutes.

⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ medium

AI Wisdom: Creates a roux for thickening.
6

Add mushroom mixture to the chicken pot, stir well, and simmer for another 10 minutes uncovered until sauce thickens.

⏱️ 10 min (ish) 🌡️ medium-low

AI Wisdom: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
7

Adjust seasoning if needed. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

AI Wisdom: Taste and add salt or pepper as required.

Country Style French Coq au Vin

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