Instant Pot Coq au Vin (Print View)

Juicy chicken thighs braised in red wine with mushrooms, bacon, and herbs for a flavorful meal

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 3.5 oz thick-cut bacon, diced

→ Vegetables

03 - 7 oz cremini or white mushrooms, quartered
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Liquids

08 - 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
09 - 1/2 cup chicken broth

→ Spices & Herbs

10 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
11 - 2 bay leaves
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Finishing

14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Cook diced bacon until crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove bacon, leaving fat in the pot.
02 - Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Brown in batches, 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add onion, carrots, and mushrooms to the pot. Sauté 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
04 - Pour in red wine and chicken broth, scraping browned bits from pot bottom. Add thyme, bay leaves, and half the reserved bacon.
05 - Nestle browned chicken thighs into liquid. Cancel Sauté mode.
06 - Seal lid and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
07 - Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release remaining pressure.
08 - Transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Discard bay leaves.
09 - Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water, stir into sauce. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Stir in butter.
10 - Spoon sauce over chicken and vegetables. Garnish with remaining bacon and chopped parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fast and convenient one-pot cooking in the Instant Pot saves hours compared to traditional methods.
  • Juicy, flavorful chicken thighs infused with red wine, herbs, and bacon create a rich depth of flavor.
  • Gluten-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it suitable for many dietary needs.
  • Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with French-inspired cuisine.
02 -
  • Use bone-in chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results.
  • Cook bacon first and use its rendered fat to brown the chicken and vegetables for layered flavor.
  • Allow natural pressure release to keep chicken tender and moist.
  • Whisk cornstarch with cold water before adding to prevent lumps when thickening the sauce.
  • Check bacon packaging if you require a guaranteed gluten-free product.
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