Coq au Vin Recipe

Name: Coq au Vin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/2 inch rectangles; 1 (3 1/2 to 4pound) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 onion, diced; 4 shallots, finely chopped; 1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered; 1/4 cup Cognac or brandy; 2 cups fullbodied red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon; 1 cup beef stock; 1 teaspoon glace de viande; Bouquet garni; 6 sprigs parsley, chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/2 inch rectangles
1 (3 1/2 to 4pound) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, diced
4 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
2 cups fullbodied red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 cup beef stock
1 teaspoon glace de viande
Bouquet garni
6 sprigs parsley, chopped for garnish

1
Heat a large casserole or skillet over medium high heat.
2
Add bacon and cook until light brown and enough bacon fat has rendered to brown the chicken pieces.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to skillet and brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
4
Stir in onion, shallots and mushrooms, and saute, stirring occasionally, until vegetables, chicken, and bacon are all well browned, about 5 minutes.
5
Add Cognac and ignite.
6
When flames have died, add wine and cook over high heat until the wine is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in beef stock, glace de viande and bouquet garni.
8
Stir well and season with salt and pepper.
9
Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 15 to 20 minutes, skimming surface to remove fat.
10
Transfer chicken to a serving dish or individual plates and pour the sauce over the top.
11
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with a rice pilaf and warm French bread.

377

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/2 inch rectangles, 1 (3 1/2 to 4pound) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Coq au Vin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coq au Vin

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