Recipe: Coq au VinDescription: A classic French braise featuring chicken cooked in red wine with mushrooms and bacon.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 60Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 200 g bacon, 800 g chicken thighs, 200 g mushrooms, 2 pieces carrots, 750 ml red wine, 2 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon thyme, 2 pieces bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: In a large skillet, cook 200 grams of diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet. Season 800 grams of chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. In the same skillet, brown the chicken on all sides for about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add 200 grams of sliced mushrooms and 2 chopped carrots to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in 750 milliliters of red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables, and let the sauce reduce for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened. Serve the chicken with the sauce poured over.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: French, braise, chicken, red-wineThis Coq au Vin recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 60 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.