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Coq Au Vin French Chicken Stew Classic Comfort Recipe

Tender chicken simmered in red wine with vegetables for a rich and cozy French stew.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Stew:
  • 4 bone in chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces bacon chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 ounces mushrooms halved
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for serving

Method
 

  1. Brown seasoned chicken in olive oil and set aside.
  2. Cook bacon, onion, carrots, and garlic in the same pot.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and flour, then add wine and stock.
  4. Return chicken and simmer until tender, adding mushrooms near the end.