This dish is inspired by one of my faves @bill.granger. It’s an easy tray bake version of the traditional coq au vin. So simple and absolutely delicious!
5bacon rashersdiced (or piece of pancetta, diced or left whole)
8shallotshalved
4sprigsthyme
2sprigsrosemary
1teaspoondried chilli flakes
sea salt & cracked black pepper
1cupwhite wine
small knobbutter
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oilplus extra for drizzling
400gmushroomssliced
3clovesgarlic crushed
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 220°C conventional (200°C fan-forced).
Arrange the chicken pieces in a roasting tin and scatter with the bacon, shallots, thyme, rosemary and chilli flakes. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with some olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes.
1.2 kg chicken thighs, 5 bacon rashers, 8 shallots, 4 sprigs thyme, 2 sprigs rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes, sea salt & cracked black pepper, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Add the white wine to the tray and roast for another 20–25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside.
1 cup white wine
In the last 10 minutes of the chicken roasting, heat the butter and olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the mushrooms and garlic for 5 minutes until they are nicely browned. Add the mushrooms to the roasted chicken.
small knob butter, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 400 g mushrooms, 3 cloves garlic
Serve this dish with crusty bread and a simple cos salad (with a french vinaigrette).