Coq Au Vin

 
Coq Au Vin Recipe

Serving Size: 4-6

Ingredients:
1 (3 1/2 – 4 pound) frying chicken, cut into 10 pieces
1/4 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced thinly
2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 pound small mushrooms
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon marjoram
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or more if needed)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Coat chicken pieces with flour, shake off excess.
  2. In a heavy, deep skillet add oil and bacon. Sauté bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Add chicken to skillet in batches, do not overcrowd it. Brown chicken on all sides, adding more oil if necessary. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add onions, garlic, carrot and mushrooms. Sauté for 3 minutes or until onions are transparent, stirring constantly.
  5. Return chicken and reserved bacon to skillet. Pour in wine. Add bay leaves, marjoram and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, turning once.
  7. You can serve chicken with buttered potatoes, smashed potatoes or egg noodles.
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