Coq au Vin (Chicken in Red Wine)

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Cook the Bacon: In a large Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
3. Sear the Chicken: In the same pot, add the chicken thighs, skin-side down. Sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.
4. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the onions, carrots, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
5. Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in the red wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the bay leaf and thyme, then return the chicken and bacon to the pot.
6. Braise the Chicken: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
7. Add the Mushrooms: In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the sliced mushrooms to the pot. Simmer uncovered for the remaining time to thicken the sauce.
8. Serve: Remove the bay leaf and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve Coq au Vin with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or buttered noodles.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

_{Note: The nutritional information is estimated based on ingredient availability and portion sizes. For exact values, please consult a nutritionist.}