CLASSIC COQ AU VIN
Yield: 4 to 5 portions
Time: +/- 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil
• 120 g Pancetta or Bacon (cubed)
• 8-10 pieces Chicken thighs and legs
• 1 large Onion – chopped
• 2 medium Carrots – chopped
• 3 to 4 sticks of Celery – chopped
• 1-2 cloves Garlic (chopped)
• ¼ cup (60 ml) Brandy or Whiskey
• 1/2 bottle (375 ml) Red Wine (your choice)
• 1 ½ cup (375 ml) Chicken Stock
• 8-10 springs Thyme or 1 tsp (5 ml) dried Thyme
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Butter
• 1½ tbsp (25 ml) Flour- for thickening (could substitute for corn starch for gluten-free version)
• 250 g Mushrooms
• Salt and Pepper to taste Continue reading
