Coq au Vin Bourguignon-Style

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A rich French stew of braised chicken in red wine, mushrooms, and pearl onions, finished with bone marrow. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, red wine, pearl onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 French cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C. Season 600g chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp flour over medium heat. Brown the chicken in batches, then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 100g diced bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy. Stir in 200g pearl onions, 300g sliced mushrooms, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme. Cook for 5 minutes, then pour in 750ml red wine, scraping up browned bits.
  3. Step 3: Return the chicken to the skillet, add 1/2 cup chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Cover and transfer to the oven for 1.5 hours until tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven, stir in 50g cold butter, and serve with boiled potatoes or crusty bread.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Coq au Vin Bourguignon-Style take to make?

Total time is about 110 minutes (20 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 Coq au Vin Bourguignon-Style?

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 chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Coq au Vin Bourguignon-Style?

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 Coq au Vin Bourguignon-Style 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 Coq au Vin Bourguignon-Style?

French quick meals 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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