Coq au Vin
A classic French dish featuring tender chicken simmered in rich red wine, bacon, and hearty vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 4 cups dry red wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crisp in a large pot. Remove and set aside, keeping the drippings.
- Brown the chicken pieces in the bacon fat, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onion, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the flour and cook for a minute, then stir in the tomato paste.
- Add the red wine and chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the pot.
- Season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, then return the chicken and bacon.
- Cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve warm, removing bay leaves and pairing with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For best results, allow the dish to rest overnight for flavors to deepen.
Find it online: https://www.chickenpalette.com/french-coq-au-vin/