Grandma's French Coq au Vin
A classic French dish made with chicken cooked in red wine, mushrooms, and bacon. The result is a rich, flavorful sauce and tender chicken. Serve with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
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👩🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)
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Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 325°F (165°C). Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
AI Wisdom: Visual cue: chicken should be nicely browned on all sides -
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Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced bacon to the pot. Cook until the bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside with the chicken.
AI Wisdom: Visual cue: bacon should be crispy -
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Add the sliced onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
AI Wisdom: Visual cue: vegetables should be lightly browned -
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Add the sliced mushrooms, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for 2 minutes.
AI Wisdom: Visual cue: mushrooms should be softened -
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Add the red wine to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the wine to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
AI Wisdom: Visual cue: wine should be slightly reduced -
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Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, and browned chicken to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
AI Wisdom: Visual cue: mixture should be boiling -
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Bake the Coq au Vin in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
AI Wisdom: Visual cue: chicken should be cooked through and sauce should be thickened -
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Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the unsalted butter until it has melted. Season the Coq au Vin with salt and pepper to taste.
AI Wisdom: Visual cue: sauce should be smooth and flavorful
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