Burgundy-Style Chicken with Pearl Onions

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A rustic French dish where chicken thighs simmer slowly in red wine with caramelized pearl onions and earthy mushrooms for deep, complex flavor. This french-inspired chicken ready in about 105 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, diced bacon, medium, chopped onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 lbs chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. In a large Dutch oven, cook 4 oz diced bacon over medium heat until crisp, then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the bacon fat, brown 2 lbs chicken thighs on both sides for 3-4 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 chopped onion, 1 diced carrot, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup red wine and 1/2 cup chicken stock, scraping the bottom to release browned bits. Add 1 tsp dried thyme and 2 bay leaves, stirring until thickened.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken and bacon to the pot. Add 1 cup peeled pearl onions and 8 oz quartered mushrooms, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Step 6: Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour, until chicken is tender. Remove bay leaves and serve.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Burgundy-Style Chicken with Pearl Onions take to make?

Total time is about 105 minutes (15 min prep + 90 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Burgundy-Style Chicken with Pearl Onions?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep diced bacon from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Burgundy-Style Chicken with Pearl Onions?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Burgundy-Style Chicken with Pearl Onions for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Burgundy-Style Chicken with Pearl Onions?

French chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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