The Secret To The Most Flavorful One Pot Chicken Stew

Today we're making coq au vin. This is an awesome classic French dish that I think you'll love! WATCH OUR FOOD/COOKING PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@sipandfeastpodcast SUPPORT ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/sipandfeast MY AMAZON STORE (This is an affiliate link) https://www.amazon.com/shop/sipandfeast ****PRINT RECIPE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCESS SHOTS**** https://www.sipandfeast.com/coq-au-vin/ INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS For the stew 4 ounces (114g) thick cut bacon - cut into 1" pieces 3 1/2-4 pounds (1600-1800g) chicken thighs and legs 1 medium white onion - diced 1 large carrot - diced 2 ribs celery - diced 5 cloves garlic - minced 1/2 cup (60g) flour 3 tablespoons (42g) tomato paste 1 750ml bottle Burgundy wine or other dry red wine 1 cup (240g) low sodium or homemade chicken stock: https://www.sipandfeast.com/chicken-stock/ 8 sprigs thyme - tied together 2 large bay leaves salt and pepper - to taste 1/2 ounce dark chocolate - optional For finishing 3 tablespoons (42g) butter 2 tablespoons (28g) olive oil divided 16 pearl onions 1 pound (454g) cremini mushrooms quartered 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper - to taste FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sipandfeast/ Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.