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Chicken thighs bourguignon with bacon thyme and a mushroom, garlic and red wine sauce

chicken thighs bourguignon with bacon thyme and a mushroom garlic and red wine sauce
Chicken thighs bourguignon is a delicious and comforting dish inspired by the classic French beef bourguignon. In this variation, tender chicken thighs are cooked with fresh thyme and a rich sauce made with bacon, mushrooms, garlic and red wine. The combination of savoury bacon, aromatic thyme, earthy mushrooms and flavourful red wine creates a deeply satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. Serve the chicken thighs bourguignon over mashed potatoes, pasta or just some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce
Goes well with
Mashed potatoes and/or fresh bread or toasted fresh bread 
Roasted broccoli or carrots 
Nutrition 1 serving
Calories 608kcal
Fat35g
Carbs 14g
Protein 52g
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients (i)
 

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients according to the list above and read through the recipe before starting
  • Preheat oven to 200 °C
  • Add (i) into a bowl and toss it together
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 8 chicken thighs, 1 bunch thyme, 8 cloves garlic, salt, black pepper
  • Put it into an ovenproof dish
  • Bake in the oven for 40 minutes (timer), or until done
  • Make sure the chicken are cooked, pierce with a knife on the thickest part and the juice has to be transparent

Sauce

  • Heat a frying pan big enough for the final dish on high heat and add (i)
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add (i) and cook until it starts to crisp up
    150 g salted bacon
  • Season gently with (i)
    black pepper
  • Add (i) and cook and stir until it has caramelised and there is no water left
    4 shallots, 2 cloves garlic, 200 g white mushrooms
  • Add (i) and stir it around until incorporated
    1 beef stock cube, 1 chicken stock cube
  • Add (i) and bring to a boil and let it simmer for 2 minutes
    125 ml dry red wine
  • Add (i)
    200 ml water, 0,5 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • Bring to a boil and let it simmer until it has reduced by about a third
  • Mix (i) together and pour it over
    2 tablespoons water, 1,5 tablespoons maize starch
  • Stir it all together thoroughly
  • Add (i) and stir for 2 minutes
    1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
  • Adjust the seasoning with (i)
    salt, black pepper
  • Add more water if the sauce is too thick, as the sauce is an important part of the dish
  • Return the meat, including the juice, to the pan
  • Stir it together
  • Decorate with (i)
    flat-leaf parsley
  • Serve

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little bit of water to obtain the right texture

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