A slightly simplified coq au vin, which relies on a full-bodied wine like a Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon to infuse the chicken with depth and richness. Alternatively, serve this with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
2 tbsp olive oil
8 chicken thighs, skin on
6oz streaky bacon, chopped
4 garlic cloves, bashed
½ lb button mushrooms
4 carrots, cut into ¾ inch pieces on the diagonal
A few fresh thyme sprigs
1 ¼ cup full-bodied red wine
1 cup fresh chicken stock
Sea salt and black pepper
For the pasta:
3/4 pound pappardelle, cooked
5tbsp butter
Juice of 1 lemon
A small handful of parsley, roughly chopped
Sea salt and black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
8 chicken thighs, skin on
150g streaky bacon, chopped
4 garlic cloves, bashed
200g button mushrooms
4 carrots, cut into 2cm pieces on the diagonal
A few fresh thyme sprigs
300ml full-bodied red wine
200ml fresh chicken stock
Sea salt and black pepper
For the pasta:
350g pappardelle, cooked
75g butter
Juice of 1 lemon
A small handful of parsley, roughly chopped
Sea salt and black pepper