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Coq au Chardonnay - the comforting french classic with a twist!

Coq au Chardonnay

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A classic French recipe of chicken braised with wine, mushrooms, and bacon. A cozy and satisfying meal!
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 494
Author Annalise

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces bacon , diced (113 grams)
  • 1 whole fryer chicken  , cut into 8 pieces (see Note)
  • 1 onion , sliced
  • 2 cups baby carrots (280 grams)
  • 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms , sliced (226 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 cups chardonnay wine (500 ml)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (250 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large cast iron dutch oven pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add bacon and cook until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Sprinkle chicken all over with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken on both sides until dark golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Work in batches if necessary so you don't over-crowd the pan. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the onion, carrots, mushrooms, 1 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the chardonnay, chicken broth, and thyme. Return chicken to the pot.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the oven. Cook for 45-60 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Serve immediately with noodles, potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

NOTES:
  • For easier preparation, ask your grocery store butcher to break down the chicken for you.
  • You can also substitute the whole chicken for approximately 3 lbs chicken breasts, thighs and legs, bone-in and skin-on.
Recipe from Cast Iron Gourmet.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 785mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6093IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg