Winter warming Coq Au Vin!!

Winter warming Coq Au Vin!!

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Warm your winter with this hearty Coq Au Vin! Savor braised chicken in red wine and bacon-laden flavors. Perfect for cozy evenings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lardons (or very thickly sliced bacon), cut into 1/4- by 1 1/2-inch strips (optional)
  • 2 or more tablespoons olive oil
  • 1kg to 1.5 kg chicken, cut into parts (or all one kind of part), patted dry
  • 1/4 cup Cognac or Armagnac
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 3 onions, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups red wine, preferably pinot noir
  • add 1 cup fresh chicken stock
  • 1 or 2 garlic cloves, mashed or minced
  • Add 2 to 3 diced fresh tomatoes (or 2 tbsp. tomato paste)
  • 300g fresh mushrooms, trimmed, rinsed, and quarters
  • Fresh parsley and fresh lime/lemon zest for seasoning

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