Coq au Vin by The Spruce Eats

– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 4 strips bacon (thick cut)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 pounds chicken (bone-in with skin, thighs, legs)
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 carrots (large, cut on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces)
– 8 ounces mushrooms (whole, if small, or halved)
– 1 cup red wine (such as pinot noir or cabernet)
– 3/4 cup chicken stock (unsalted or low sodium)
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– 1 bay leaf (large, or 2 small)
– 2 thyme sprigs
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 3 tablespoon butter, softened
– Garnish: thyme leaves or chopped parsley

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Total Time: 55 min