True French Coq au Vin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A rich, wine-braised chicken dish with mushrooms, bacon, and red wine for a classic French flavor. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, bacon, mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, bone-in chicken thighs
• 4 slices, chopped bacon
• 12 oz, sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup, burgundy red wine
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2, peeled and sliced carrots
• 2 stalks, sliced celery
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy, 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add butter, then sear chicken skin-side down until golden, 6-8 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add onion, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf to the pan. Sauté until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
4. Step 4: Pour in wine, then add carrots, celery, tomatoes, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then add chicken and bacon. Simmer 45 minutes until chicken is tender. Serve with rice or crusty bread.