Name: Simplified Coq Au Vin
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (2 pounds); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 12 ounces white mushrooms or 12 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, quartered; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups merlot red wine; 2 large fresh thyme sprigs

Servings: 4 persons

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter or 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
12 ounces white mushrooms or 12 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, quartered
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups merlot red wine
2 large fresh thyme sprigs

1
Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper & lightly coat with flour. Set aside.
2
Heat a large non-stick saute pan over medium heat.
3
Add bacon and cook until golden and just crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels. Set aside. Discard drippings.
4
Using same saute pan, melt 2 TB butter (or heat oil if using); add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 3 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.
5
Melt remaining 1 TB butter or oil; saute mushrooms until edges begin to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Add carrots, onions and garlic; cook until vegetables just begin to soften.
7
Transfer vegetables to crock pot. Pour in the broth.
8
Arrange chicken on top. Sprinkle bacon over chicken. Add wine and thyme sprigs.
9
Cover and cook on low 6 to 7 hours. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.

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Simplified Coq Au Vin

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