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Coq au Vin

Name: Coq au Vin
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 ounces diced pancetta (or bacon); 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 pounds), trimmed of excess skin (see note); Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped; 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; ¼ cup Cognac; 2½ cups red wine, preferably Burgundy or Pinot Noir; 2½ cups chicken broth; 1½ tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1½ teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried); 1 bay leaf; 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks on the bias; 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Prep 30m

Cook 1h 40m

Total 2h 10m

This Coq au Vin recipe is a classic French dish made with chicken, pancetta, onions, garlic, and a rich red wine sauce. It's the perfect combination of savory and hearty, with tender chicken and a flavorful sauce. It's a comforting and elegant dish that's sure to impress your dinner guests.