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Chicken in Red Wine with Mushrooms and Bacon

Classic French dish of chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon.

60 minutes4 servings
Chicken in Red Wine with Mushrooms and Bacon
Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large pot, brown chicken thighs on both sides.
  2. Remove chicken, sauté onion, garlic, and bacon until golden.
  3. Add mushrooms, stir, then sprinkle flour to coat.
  4. Return chicken to pot, pour in wine, bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, serve with crusty bread.
  7. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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