Learn how to make coq au vin blanc, and serve with a wonderfully crusty baguette.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes.

Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

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Discard drippings, or save for another use.

Do not wipe skillet clean.

Cook chicken:

Reduce heat to medium-low.

ingredients for coq au vin blanc

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Pat chicken dry, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper.

Place chicken in skillet, skin side down.

Transfer to a plate.

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Deglaze pan:

Remove skillet from heat.

Add bourbon; return to heat over medium.

Add wine, thyme sprigs, and stock; bring to a boil over high.

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Finish cooking chicken:

Nestle chicken into sauce, skin side up; reduce heat to medium-low.

Finish cooking vegetables:

Transfer chicken to a clean plate.

Remove from heat; stir in remaining 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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Garnish and serve:

Return chicken to pan; let stand 10 minutes.

Garnish with thyme leaves and crumbled bacon.

cooking vegetables for coq au vin blanc

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adding stock to vegetables

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chicken simmering in coq au vin

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vegetables cooking in stock mixture

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chicken simmering in coq au vin blanc

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