Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 2 cups (500ml) red wine (Burgundy, Pinot Noir, or Côtes du Rhône)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
For the Coq au Vin:
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or a whole chicken cut into 8 pieces)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (500ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (250ml) red wine (from the marinade)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces (225g) pearl onions, peeled
- 8 ounces (225g) mushrooms, quartered
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- In a large bowl, combine the red wine, garlic, onion, carrot, bay leaf, peppercorns, and thyme.
- Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged in the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Strain the marinade, reserving the liquid and vegetables separately.
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot, sear the chicken in batches, skin-side down, until golden brown. Flip and brown the other side. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Build the Sauce
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and flour, cooking for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the reserved marinade and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the reserved vegetables, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, and cooked bacon.
- Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender.
Step 4: Prepare the Garnishes
- In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the pearl onions and cook until golden brown.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Finish the Dish
- Stir the sautéed onions and mushrooms into the pot during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove the bay leaf and herb sprigs before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.