Coq au Vin: A Classic French Dish | Chef Brainy - Chef Brainy

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks (or 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces)
• 1 bottle (750 ml) of red wine (preferably Burgundy)
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 4 strips of bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups button mushrooms, quartered
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 bouquet garni (a bundle of herbs such as thyme, bay leaf, and parsley)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish