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Coq au Vin from Burgundy

Name: Coq au Vin from Burgundy
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French provincial
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 1 bottle red wine (Burgundy); 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp thyme; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A traditional French dish of braised chicken in red wine with mushrooms.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large pot, heat oil and butter, brown chicken on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, thyme, and pepper, cook 5 minutes.
Pour in wine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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