Coq Au Vin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, 1/2-inch pieces
6 chicken thighs, without skin
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb red potatoes, quartered
10 mushrooms, quartered
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups dry white wine

Preparation

In a 4-quart heavy saucepan, cook bacon until just starting to brown.
Sprinkle chicken with thyme; season with salt and pepper.
Add chicken to pan; brown over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Cook 2 minutes; drain.
Add potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes and wine.
Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat about 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.