Red Wine Chicken
Chicken thighs seared and finished in a bright red wine reduction with pearl onions and mushrooms—the TikTok version of coq au vin that actually fits a weeknight. Rich, savory, and done in one pan.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
- 10 oz pearl onions (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz mushrooms, halved
- 1 cup red wine
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear chicken skin-side down 4 minutes without moving until golden.
- 3
Flip chicken, sear 2 minutes, then push to the sides. Add onions and mushrooms to the center, stir 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour in red wine and broth. Stir in tomato paste and thyme. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- 5
Simmer uncovered 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce reduces slightly, stirring vegetables once.
- 6
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Serve hot from the skillet or in shallow bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid or cover
- wooden spoon
- instant-read thermometer
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