Dinner for 4
Coq au Vin with mushrooms
$18.54for 4120 minServes 4
Chicken, bacon, vegetables, herbs, and mushrooms simmer in red wine and stock until tender.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.60Typical price |
 | Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.86Typical price |
| Chicken drumsticks and wings$1.79/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.79Typical price |
 | Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.46Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.32Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.54 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 120 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
Typical price
$4.63 per serving$18.54 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups sliced carrot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Steps
- Cut the onion, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic, and season the chicken with salt and pepper for 15 minutes.
- Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Brown the chicken in the bacon fat for 10 minutes, turning to color each side.
- Cook the onion, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic in the Dutch oven for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and flour, then add the wine and stock over 10 minutes.
- Return the chicken and bacon to the pot with the thyme and bay leaves, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Rest the covered dish for 10 minutes before removing the bay leaves.
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