Coq Au Vin (french recipe)

How to Make Coq Au Vin

here's a brief overview of what you can expect:

Coq Au Vin Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this coq au vin recipe:

· Chicken: This coq au vin recipe starts with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
· Seasonings: Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper.
· Bacon: Bacon (and its drippings) add tons of meaty flavor and depth.
· Vegetables: You'll need mushrooms, onions, and shallots.
· Flour and butter: All-purpose flour and butter thicken things up.
· Wine: Burgundy wine is traditionally used, but you can use anything made with Pinot Noir grapes.
· Thyme: Fresh thyme adds a pop of color and flavor.
· Broth: Use store-bought or homemade chicken broth.
How to Make Homemade Coq Au Vin

Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make coq au vin at home:

1. Season the chicken, cook the bacon, and cook the chicken in the bacon drippings.
2. Sauté the vegetables until they're caramelized.
3. Add flour and butter to the veggie mixture.
4. Transfer to the oven and cook for 30 minutes, basting with pan juices.
5. Return the pan to the stove and reduce the juices until the sauce thickens.