Entrée: France – Coq Au Vin (Rooster in Wine)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 1 hr 15 min

Total 1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs, about 1.25 lb total (570 g total)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cups (480 ml) red wine
1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
1 cup (70 g) mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp thyme
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) whipping cream

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and brown in olive oil.
2. Remove chicken and sauté onions until soft.
3. Return chicken to the pot, add wine, chicken broth, and thyme, and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
5. Stir in mushrooms and continue cooking for 15 minutes, then add whipping cream and serve.