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weeknight coq au vin

Weeknight Coq Au Vin

TexazTaste
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pancetta or bacon, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4-6 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cups red wine
  • 1 cup broth, chicken or vegetable
  • 10 fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a sauce pan that is large enough to accommodate all the chicken, heat up the bacon and pancetta and cook until browned, 5-8 minutes. Add the onions, carrots and garlic for one minute.
  • Push the vegetables and pancetta/bacon to the side and brown the chicken thighs, 5-10 minutes on each side.
  • Mix the wine, broth and tomato paste together in a bowl and pour over the chicken. Add thyme, bring to a simmer and cover. You really only need to cook for about 20-30 minutes, but you would not harm the dish if you were to cook it longer. Serve over egg noodles or rice.