Crispy Coq au Vin
Crispy Coq au Vin is a delightful twist on the classic French dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a rich red wine sauce and crispy skin. This comforting meal is not only visually stunning but also bursts with flavor, making it perfect for both cozy dinners and entertaining guests. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delectable sauce and impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon but keep drippings in the pan.
- Sear chicken thighs skin-side down in the bacon fat for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional few minutes before removing from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms for about 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in red wine and chicken broth; stir in thyme and bay leaves. Return chicken to the skillet skin-side up.
- Cover with foil or lid and bake for about 40 minutes, removing cover during the last 10 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, drizzling sauce over chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg