Name: Simple French Coq au Vin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 pound lbs 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on); 1 pound lbs 4 chicken drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on); 1 tsp teaspoon Salt; 1/2 tsp teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground); 2 tbsp tablespoons 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 oz ounces 4 oz bacon (cut into lardons); 1 1 onion (chopped); 2 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tbsp tablespoons 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups cups 1 1/2 cups red wine (full-bodied like pinot noir or cabernet sauvignon); 1 1/2 cups cups 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium); 2 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 2 bay leaves; 8 oz ounces 8 oz mushrooms (sliced); 2 tbsp tablespoons 2 tbsp butter (unsalted); 2 tbsp tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, 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 is shimmering
2

Sear chicken, skin side down, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Do not overcrowd the pan
3

In the same pot, add bacon and cook until crisp. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Stir occasionally
4

Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in red wine and chicken broth, stirring to combine.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom
5

Return chicken to the pot. Add thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

⏱️ 20 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer
6

In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until golden and tender, about 5-7 minutes.

⏱️ 7 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Season with salt and pepper
7

Add sautéed mushrooms to the chicken, simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
8

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

AI Wisdom: Adds freshness and color

Simple French Coq au Vin

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