Description
A simple method for preparing classic French chicken stew in a single pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces bacon or lardons, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine (like Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides; remove and set aside.
- Add the bacon to the pot and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon bits, leaving the rendered fat.
- Add the onion and carrots to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the red wine, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. The liquid should mostly cover the chicken.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter and flour together to create a smooth paste (beurre manié).
- Remove the chicken and set it aside. Discard the bay leaf.
- Whisk the beurre manié into the simmering sauce, a little at a time, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken and the reserved bacon bits to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes to heat through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the wine overnight before cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, use slightly more beurre manié.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: Coq Au Vin, chicken stew, French recipe, one pot meal, braised chicken, red wine chicken