Quick Coq Au Vin Recipe

Name: Quick Coq Au Vin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 or 3 thick slices bacon, roughly chopped; 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into six pieces; 1 handful flour, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste; 8 to 10 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, rinsed and halved (optional); 20 whole baby carrots, cut in half; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 2 large sweet onions, chopped, or 2 cups pearl onions; 1 bottle red wine (white works, too); 1 cup chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs thyme

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 or 3 thick slices bacon, roughly chopped
1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into six pieces
1 handful flour, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste
8 to 10 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, rinsed and halved (optional)
20 whole baby carrots, cut in half
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 large sweet onions, chopped, or 2 cups pearl onions
1 bottle red wine (white works, too)
1 cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs thyme

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1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Transfer to a large plate.
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2. Shake the chicken pieces with the seasoned flour in a paper or plastic bag.
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3. Brown the chicken in the pot, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the plate with the bacon.
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4. Saute the mushrooms (if using), carrots, garlic, and onions in the pot until they just begin to brown, 5 minutes.
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5. Pour half the wine into the pan and cook over high heat for about 8 minutes.
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6. Add the broth and the remaining wine. Bring to a boil and add the chicken, bacon, and herbs.
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7. Return to a boil, then cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and thyme and serve.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 or 3 thick slices bacon, roughly chopped, 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into six pieces, 1 handful flour, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Coq Au Vin

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