Coq au Vin Like in Paris! 🍷🇫🇷 Easy French Bistro Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are more affordable and remain moist during cooking.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: cheap red wine

Non-alcoholic options are lower in calories.

Cut the chicken into 6 pieces and season with salt and pepper.

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil and brown the chicken pieces until golden.

Remove the chicken and set aside, then brown the bacon in the same pot.

Add chopped red shallots, garlic, and celery; sauté until softened.

Stir in the carrots, tomato paste, and flour; cook briefly.

Pour in the red wine and add thyme and bay leaves.

Return the chicken and bacon to the pot, then add beef stock and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat until chicken is tender, about 1.5 hours.

Add mushrooms in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving, garnishing with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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