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Hairy Bikers Coq Au Vin Recipe

Hairy Bikers Coq Au Vin Recipe

Do you love hearty meals? The Hairy Bikers Coq Au Vin Recipe is a classic. This dish brings French flavors to your home kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Casserole Pot
  • Sharp kitchen knife.
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring Jug
  • Large Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces CHICKEN THIGHS
  • 150 g SMOKED BACON
  • 500 ml RED WINE
  • 200 ml CHICKEN STOCK
  • 200 g BUTTON MUSHROOMS
  • 12 PEARL ONIONS
  • 3 cloves GARLIC
  • 2 tbsp PLAIN FLOUR
  • 1 sprig FRESH THYME
  • 1 tbsp VEGETABLE OIL

Instructions
 

  • Dust your chicken pieces in the plain flour. Shake off any extra flour carefully. This helps the skin brown very well.
  • Heat oil in your large frying pan. Fry the chicken until the skin is golden. Move the chicken to your casserole pot.
  • Fry the bacon and onions in the pan. Cook them until the bacon is crispy. Add the garlic for just one minute.
  • Pour the red wine into the frying pan. Scrape the bottom to get the flavor. Let the wine bubble for two minutes.
  • Pour the wine mixture over the chicken. Add the stock, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. Make sure the chicken is mostly covered.
  • Put the lid on the casserole pot. Place it in a preheated oven. Bake it at 150°C for one hour.
  • Check the chicken after sixty minutes. The sauce should be thick and glossy. The meat should be very soft now.

Notes

  • Always brown the chicken skin for better flavor.
  • Use a wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Do not skip the smoked bacon bits.
  • Let the dish rest for ten minutes.
  • Add fresh parsley at the very end.
  • Keep the lid closed while it bakes.
  • Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.
  • Cut vegetables into similar small sizes.
  • Scrape the pan to save all juices.
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