Instant Pot Coq Au Vin Recipes

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add bacon. Cook and stir until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pressure cooker. Brown chicken on both sides in reserved drippings; remove and set aside., Add onion, tomato paste and garlic to pressure cooker; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add wine; cook 2 minutes. Press cancel., Add chicken, carrots, mushrooms, broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper to pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 170°. , Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Discard thyme and bay leaves. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer cooking juices, stirring constantly, until reduced by half, 10-15 minutes. Stir in bacon. Serve with chicken and vegetables., , Slow-cooker option: In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Brown chicken on both sides in reserved drippings; remove and set aside. Add onion, tomato paste and garlic to skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Add wine; cook 2 minutes. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker., Add chicken, carrots, mushrooms, broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender. , Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Discard thyme and bay leaves. Transfer cooking juices to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 10-15 minutes. Stir in bacon. Serve with chicken and vegetables.

Steps:

• Make a bouquet garni: Wrap smashed garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf, thyme sprigs, and parsley stems in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge chicken, shaking off any excess.
• Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a 6-to-8-quart stovetop pressure cooker over medium, or in an electric pressure cooker set to saute. Working in batches, add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to cooker; increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms, onions, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper; cook until golden, about 6 minutes. Transfer mixture to plate.
• Add cognac and wine to cooker. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add broth (2 3/4 cups for stovetop; 2 1/4 cups for electric), tomato paste, bouquet garni, and reserved chicken and mushroom mixture; bring to a boil.
• Stovetop: Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly release pressure, then remove lid. With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken, mushrooms, and onions to a bowl. Remove and discard bouquet garni. Return cooker to medium-high heat.Electric: Secure lid. Manually set cooker to 14 minutes and let it come to pressure. Once time is complete, turn off and quickly release pressure, then remove lid. With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken, mushrooms, and onions to a bowl. Remove and discard bouquet garni. Set cooker to saute.
• Bring liquid to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 7 minutes. Return chicken, mushrooms, and onions to cooker; cook 2 minutes. Skim any fat from surface; season with salt. Stir in parsley leaves, top with thyme leaves, and serve.

Steps:

• Peel and slice garlic cloves. Cut chicken into pieces, or use thighs. Put in large bowl with bay leaves, thyme, and garlic. Pour enough wine over chicken to cover. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator overnight.
• Dice bacon. Fry until crisp. Remove to paper towel. Saute mushrooms in bacon drippings, adding oil or butter if needed, until they begin to brown.
• Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Brown chicken pieces in oil or butter, on all sides.
• Peel and slice carrots into 1/2 inch pieces. Put onions and carrots in bottom of crock pot. Add chicken, mushrooms and bacon . Stir tomato paste into 2 cups of wine marinade (with garlic pieces and bay leaves) and pour over all. Discard remaining marinade. Cover and cook on low setting 6 hours.
• Remove chicken to platter and keep warm. Stir cornstarch into 1/4 cup water and add to sauce. Turn to high and cook until thickened. (You may want to use more cornstarch, depending on how thick you want gravy.) Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken to pot and serve with mashed potatoes or rice.