This French classic features tender chicken braised in a rich red wine sauce with bacon, mushrooms, and onions. Served over mashed potatoes or with crusty bread, this dish is perfect for a cozy and elegant dinner party.

Quick Info

⏱️ 270 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 93%

Nutrition

1202 cal • 90g protein • 61g carbs • 62g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Dairy-Free] • [Dinner] • [Fusion] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [Low-Sugar] • [High-Fiber]

Ingredients

• 4 pounds skin-on chicken leg quarters
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ bunch fresh parsley stems
• 3 cups red Burgundy wine or any dry red wine
• 1 cup bacon, cubed
• 3 large carrots, peeled and minced
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• ½ pound cremini mushrooms, sliced, plus ½ pound, quartered, divided
• n/a
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup brandy
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 ounces pearl onions, peeled
• Pinch of sugar
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 1 baguette, sliced, for serving

Instructions Preview

1. In a large bowl, season the chicken with s…
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Recipe by: Matthew Johnson • From: Tasty