Classic French coq au vin recipe | Exceldor

Ingredients

• 1 Exceldor whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) olive oil
• 115 g (4 oz) lardons or bacon, diced
• 3 tbsp. (45 ml) all purpose flour
• Salt and ground pepper
• 225 g (8 oz) white mushrooms, quartered
• 2 cups (500 ml) onions (about 2 onions)
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) Cognac or brandy
• 2 cups (500 ml) red wine
• 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) butter
• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) flour