Coq au Vin I

== Description ==
Makes 4 to 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 8 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces 
* 1 x 3- to 3½-pound frying chicken, cut up and skinned, if desired 
* 1 cup onion, chopped 
* 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms 
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 
* ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves 
* 2 cloves garlic, minced 
* ¼ cup flour 
* 1½ cups dry red wine 
* 3 cups cooked rice 
* parsley, if desired 
 
== Directions ==
# Cook bacon in large skillet or Dutch oven until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet. 
# Brown chicken in hot Bacon drippings, turning to brown all sides; drain. 
# Place chicken in 2½- to 3-quart casserole; sprinkle with bacon. 
# Combine onion, mushrooms, 2 tablespoons parsley, thyme and garlic in same skillet. 
# Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. 
# Stir in flour. Gradually stir in wine. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. 
# Pour over chicken and bacon in casserole. 
# Cover; bake at 400 °F for 40 to 50 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear. 
# Sprinkle with parsley. Serve over rice.
Category:French Meat Dishes
Category:Main Dish Poultry Recipes
Category:Mushroom Recipes
Category:Red wine Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes