French Stew Coq au vin from the slowcooker / Crockpot

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 fillet into pieces and season with salt and pepper.

In a large pot, heat olive oil and brown the bacon strips until crispy.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, and winter carrot; sauté until softened.

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

Add the chicken broth cube and bring to a simmer.

Return the bacon to the pot and cover.

Cook on low heat for about 1.5 hours, until chicken is tender.

Add chestnut mushrooms and silverskin onions in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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