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Easy Coq au Vin Recipe

Coq au Vin Recipe

A traditional coq au vin recipe served over creamy polenta.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 1/2 lbs chicken thighs and breast, any combo of chicken pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large carrots
  • 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 10 ounce can of beef consommé, you can also use beef stock or chicken stock

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Coarsely crumble bacon, and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large heavy duty, zip-top bag. Add chicken pieces , seal, and shake well to coat.
  3. Heat bacon grease back up and sear coated chicken 3-4 minutes per side. Set seared chicken aside with bacon
  4. Add in extra olive oil as needed then add in onion, carrots, green pepper and garlic. Sauté over medium low for 5-8 minutes.  Add in red wine and let it reduce by half.  Then add in beef consommé, chicken and bacon, and cook for 25-30 minutes on a low simmer. 
  5. Enjoy over creamy polenta.