Quick and Easy Coq Au Vin

Ingredients (17)

• 1/4 cup cornstarch, or all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 to 10 pearl onions
• 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, quartered
• 2 carrots, cut into coins
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup dry red wine, use your favorite dry red wine, like, Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, etc…
• Chopped fresh thyme, for garnish
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish