Soy-Glazed Coq au Vin

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 1 cup red wine
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
• 1 cup pearl onions, peeled(optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat chicken thighs dry and season with black pepper. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes; remove bacon, leaving fat.

2. 2

   Sear chicken skin-side down in the bacon fat until golden, about 4 minutes per side; remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Add butter, mushrooms, pearl onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté 5 minutes until browned. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.

4. 4

   Pour in wine, soy sauce, and chicken stock, scraping up browned bits. Add thyme, bay leaf, bacon, and chicken; bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer gently over medium-low heat for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is glossy. Remove bay leaf and thyme, adjust seasoning, and serve.