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Coq Au Vin

Coq Au Vin: Comforting French Chicken Delight for Home Cooks

Coq Au Vin is a comforting French chicken dish that combines tender chicken and rich flavors, perfect for home cooks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 8 pieces Chicken Pieces, skin-on, bone-in drumsticks and thighs recommended
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin for best quality
  • 4 ounces Bacon, diced substitute with pancetta if desired
  • 1 piece Onion, diced shallots work well for a sweeter profile
  • 8 ounces Carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces parsnips can be used for a twist
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced adjust according to taste
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1/4 cup Brandy, optional omit for simpler profile
  • 350 ml Red Wine, good quality avoid sweet wines
  • 1 1/4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock vegetable broth can work for vegetarian version
  • 5 sprigs Thyme fresh preferred
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, divided margarine can be used if needed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free option
For The Final Touch
  • 8 ounces Frozen Pearl Onions fresh are preferable if available
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms, thickly sliced button mushrooms can be substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, for garnish, optional omit if desired

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Coq Au Vin
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In your Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the diced bacon until crispy. Set aside.
  3. Sear the seasoned chicken pieces in the same pot until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. Sauté diced onion and carrot in the pot for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Deglaze the pot with brandy (if using), followed by red wine and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Return seared chicken and bacon to the pot with thyme sprigs, cover, and bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Sauté cremini mushrooms in butter until golden, about 8-10 minutes.
  8. Thicken the sauce with the flour and remaining butter mixture, adding pearl onions and simmering for another 10 minutes.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the Coq Au Vin to rest before serving for deeper flavors.

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