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French Coq au Vin
A traditional French dish of chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon.
85 minutes4 servings
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Ingredients
Method
- Cut the chicken into pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil and brown the chicken on all sides.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and mushrooms, and sauté until softened.
- Pour in red wine, bring to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
- Add the cooked bacon back into the pot.
- Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with 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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