Classic French Coq au Vin with Mashed Potatoes
French Coq au Vin is a classic French stew with tender chicken, mushrooms, carrots, and red wine, simmered to create a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
4 ounces bacon or pancetta, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
8 ounces button mushrooms, halved
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
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Cook bacon until crispy, remove, leaving fat in pot.
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Brown chicken in batches until golden, remove.
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Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms until softened.
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Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir 1–2 minutes, then slowly add wine and broth.
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Return chicken and bacon, add tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer 45–50 minutes until tender.
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Remove chicken and vegetables, reduce sauce 5–10 minutes, stir in butter. Return chicken and vegetables, garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use different vegetables or mushrooms as desired. Overcooking chicken can dry it out; brown chicken properly for best flavor.