Hearty Chicken With Wine Sauce

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This is a more approachable version of traditional coq au vin. You must try this new twist on the lovely french classic. I recommend serving with salad and fresh bread.

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Steps

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Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

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In a hot saute pan , heat grapeseed oil over medium-high heat.

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Sear chicken on both sides.

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Set aside.

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Add bacon to the pan and cook off fat.

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When bacon is almost cooked , add shallots.

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After 2 minutes , add tomato paste , tomato chunks , garlic , and bay leaf for seasoning.

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Turn heat down to low-medium and cook for about 5 minutes , continually stirring with a wooden spoon.

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Deglaze pan with wine and cook for 10 minutes.

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Return chicken to pan , add thyme sprigs and chicken stock.

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Cover with foil and place in preheated oven of 350 degrees.

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Cook for 1 hour.

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Remove foil and continue cooking after stirring chicken uncovered for 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

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skinless chicken thighs, salt, pepper, grapeseed oil, bacon, shallots, tomato paste, tomatoes, garlic clove, bay leaf, red wine, worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, chicken stock