Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly season the chicken thighs all over with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Cook the bacon in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the skillet.

3. 3

   Increase the heat to high; place the chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the skillet. Cook until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate; drain and discard all but 1 tablespoon of drippings from the skillet.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the mushrooms, onion, and shallots with a pinch of salt to the skillet; cook until golden and caramelized, 7 to 12 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir the flour and butter into the mushroom mixture until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Pour the red wine into the skillet and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in the bacon and thyme; simmer until the wine is reduced by about one-third, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth; return the chicken thighs to the skillet and bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven; cook for 30 minutes. Spoon the skillet juices over the chicken; continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near but not touching the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer the chicken to a platter.

8. 8

   Place the skillet over high heat; reduce the skillet juices, skimming fat from the top as needed, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper; remove and discard the thyme. Pour the sauce over the chicken to serve.

• Calories 2143.8 kcal High
• Protein 397.81 g Good Source
• Carbs 11.38 g Moderate
• Total Fat 56.9 g High
• Saturated Fat 6.58 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 1305.7 mg High
• Sodium 4145.22 mg High
• Fiber 0.51 g Low Source
• Sugar 8.6 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 91.8 mg Low Source
• Iron 0.25 mg Low Source
• Potassium 112.54 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 11.38 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 2.28 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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