Classic Coq Au Vin

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If you’ve ever had Coq Au Vin then you understand how I feel about this classic French dish.

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WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE COQ AU VIN?

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Add chicken to a 1-gallon zipper-lock bag. Pour in one cup red wine and seal bag, pressing out air.

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Preheat oven to 350°. In a large Dutch oven, add the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring and reducing heat as necessary.

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Remove from heat and, using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

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Remove chicken from zipper-lock bag, discard wine, and pat dry.

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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return Dutch oven with rendered bacon fat to medium-high heat.

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Add chicken thighs skin-side down, and cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Turn and brown the other side, about 5 minutes.

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