Provençal Coq au Vin with Red Wine

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A classic French bistro dish where chicken braises slowly in red wine with mushrooms and pearl onions, honoring Burgundian tradition. This french-inspired one pot ready in about 75 minutes pairs chicken thighs, red wine, diced bacon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 55 min Serves 2 French cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear in a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp butter until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes per side), then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Render bacon in the same pot over medium heat until crisp (3 minutes), then add finely chopped shallot and cook until translucent (2 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Add mushrooms and pearl onions, stirring to coat; cook for 4 minutes until mushrooms soften.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to pot, pour in 1 cup red wine, and add thyme; bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up browned bits, then reduce heat to low.
  5. Step 5: Cover and simmer on stovetop for 30 minutes, then uncover and cook for 15 minutes until wine reduces by half and sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Stir flour into 1 tbsp melted butter until smooth, then stir into sauce to thicken (1-2 minutes), until sauce coats the back of a spoon.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Provençal Coq au Vin with Red Wine take to make?

Total time is about 75 minutes (20 min prep + 55 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 Provençal Coq au Vin with Red Wine?

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 Provençal Coq au Vin with Red Wine?

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 Provençal Coq au Vin with Red Wine for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Provençal Coq au Vin with Red Wine?

French one pot 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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