Coq au Vin

Cooking & Recipes | France

Cooking & Recipes | France

Classic Coq au Vin with chicken, mushrooms, and bacon
Nutrition information

% of daily allowance

Protein
8 oz
32 %
Fat
12 oz
18 %
Sugar
1 oz
1 %
Carbohydrates
6 oz
2 %

Coq au Vin Recipe – Classic French Dish

Coq au Vin, a classic French dish, features chicken slow-cooked in red wine with mushrooms, bacon, and aromatic herbs. This Coq au Vin recipe guides you through creating this rich and flavorful dish, perfect for a sophisticated dinner. Discover the essence of French cuisine with our easy-to-follow Coq au Vin recipe.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 120 mins
Total: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken legs or thighs, bone-in and skin-on
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 ounces bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine (such as Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bouquet garni (a bundle of herbs like thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf)
  • 12-16 pearl onions, peeled
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instruction:

  1. Chicken Prelude:
    • Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper.
    • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until it’s crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside.
  2. Flawless Sear:
    • In the same pot, sear the chicken pieces in the bacon fat until they achieve a golden-brown hue. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Aromatics Elegy:
    • In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sliced carrots. Sauté until they soften and develop a delicate aroma.
    • Introduce the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Sublime Flour Infusion:
    • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to create a roux.
  5. Vinous Symphony:
    • Pour in the red wine, stirring to deglaze the pot and incorporate the flavors. Allow the wine to reduce by half.
  6. Elevated Ensemble:
    • Return the bacon and seared chicken to the pot.
    • Add the chicken broth and bouquet garni. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  7. Simmer Serenity:
    • Cover the pot and let the coq au vin simmer on low heat for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and the flavors meld.
  8. Garnish Enchantment:
    • In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pearl onions and mushrooms. Sauté until they are golden brown and tender.
    • Gently fold the sautéed onions and mushrooms into the coq au vin.
  9. Finale Flourish:
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
    • Serve the coq au vin hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

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