Easy Coq Au Vin Recipe

Name: Easy Coq Au Vin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 applewood-smoked bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 chicken drumsticks, skinned; 4 chicken thighs, skinned; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 (750-milliliter) bottle red wine; 2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 8 ounces button mushrooms, quartered; 6 ounces frozen pearl onions; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

4 applewood-smoked bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 chicken drumsticks, skinned
4 chicken thighs, skinned
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (750-milliliter) bottle red wine
2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
6 ounces frozen pearl onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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1. Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in pan. Sprinkle chicken with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan.
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2. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through bay leaves); cook 5 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine; bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes or until reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pan. Add broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 35 minutes or until chicken is done, turning after 20 minutes. Remove chicken from pan; cover.
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3. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Add button mushrooms and pearl onions; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
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4. Place chicken cooking liquid over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half (about 10 minutes). Discard bay leaves. Stir in mushroom mixture. Return chicken to pan; simmer 5 minutes or until heated. Sprinkle with parsley and bacon.

1341

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

139

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 applewood-smoked bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces, 4 chicken drumsticks, skinned, 4 chicken thighs, skinned, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Easy Coq Au Vin falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Coq Au Vin

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