"Julia Child's world-famous coq au vin recipe calls for the dramatic lighting of cognac. Traditional ones simply call for chicken, the contents of your crisper, and drinkable wine...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 or 3 thick slices bacon, roughly chopped
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1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into six pieces
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1 handful flour, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste
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8 to 10 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, rinsed and halved (optional)
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20 whole baby carrots, cut in half
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1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
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2 large sweet onions, chopped, or 2 cups pearl onions
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1 bottle red wine (white works, too)
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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2 sprigs thyme