Coq au vin
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- Step 1
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Brown bacon, then chicken in the same heavy pot; remove both.
- Step 2
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Soften onion, carrots and mushrooms, then stir in flour.
- Step 3
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Add wine, broth, thyme and bay; return meats and simmer covered 60–75 minutes.
- Step 4
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Check chicken reaches 165°F; remove bay, skim fat and reduce sauce uncovered if needed. This home version uses chicken thighs rather than mature rooster.
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.