Coq au Vin

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside.

2. 2

   In the same pot, add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.

3. 3

   Add the pearl onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onions are translucent.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

5. 5

   Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

6. 6

   Return the chicken and bacon to the pot. Add the thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about

8. 8

   5 hours, or until the chicken is tender.

9. 9

   In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the mushrooms to the pot.

10. 10

    Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

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    Serve hot with your choice of side, such as mashed potatoes or crusty bread.