Coq au vin | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 4 skinless whole chicken legs, thighs and drumsticks separated
• 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• 1/4 lb (115 g) smoked pork fat or thick bacon slices, cut into large dice
• 1 1/2 cups (120 g) white mushrooms, quartered
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) cognac
• 16 pearl onions, peeled
• 1 bouquet garni
• 1 head garlic, halved
• 4 cups (1 litre) red wine
• 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
• 8 small carrots with tops