Classic COQ AU VIN | Chef Jean-Pierre

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.

Prepare all ingredients in advance (mise en place).

Season flour with salt and pepper.

Dust chicken pieces in the seasoned flour.

Heat clarified butter in a 12-inch cast iron pot on an induction cooktop.

Brown the chicken pieces in the pot until golden brown, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Add pearl onions (or other onions) to the pot and caramelize them.

Add mushrooms to the pot and sauté until softened.

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

Return the bacon or pancetta to the pot and bring to a simmer.

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

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Serve with mashed potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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