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 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 equal-size pieces; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ounce sliced Canadian bacon (2 to 3 slices), cut into 1-inch by 1/4-inch slivers; 4 shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups dry red wine, or as needed (you dont need an expensive Burgundy, but use a wine that you would drink); 1 bouquet garni of bay leaf, thyme, and parsley; 24 baby onions, peeled; 16 baby carrots; 1/2 pound button mushrooms, trimmed; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 equal-size pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce sliced Canadian bacon (2 to 3 slices), cut into 1-inch by 1/4-inch slivers
4 shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups dry red wine, or as needed (you dont need an expensive Burgundy, but use a wine that you would drink)
1 bouquet garni of bay leaf, thyme, and parsley
24 baby onions, peeled
16 baby carrots
1/2 pound button mushrooms, trimmed
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Remove the skin from the chicken and trim off any visible pieces of fat.
2
Wash the chicken and blot dry.
3
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and toss with the flour in a mixing bowl.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick saute pan.
5
Brown the chicken in the oil over medium heat, turning the pieces with tongs, working in several batches as needed to avoid crowding the pan.
6
Transfer the chicken to a platter lined with paper towels.
7
Brown the bacon in the same pan and transfer to the platter.
8
Pour off any fat and rinse and dry the pan.
9
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan and add the shallots and garlic.
10
Cook over medium low heat until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes, stirring often.
11
Return the chicken to the pan.
12
Add the wine and bouquet garni and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to dissolve any congealed pan juices.
13
Reduce the heat and gently simmer the chicken for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
14
Skim off any fat that may rise to the surface with a spoon.
15
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables.
16
Cook the baby onions in 1 quart rapidly boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes.
17
Transfer the onions with a slotted spoon to a colander to drain.
18
Cook the carrots in the same water until tender, about 3 minutes.
19
Transfer the carrots to the colander with a slotted spoon.
20
Cut any large mushroom caps in quarters; medium-size caps in half; leave the small ones whole.
21
Boil the mushrooms until tender, about 1 minute, and transfer to the colander.
22
Add the onions, carrots, mushrooms, and Canadian bacon to the coq au vin.
23
Continue simmering until the chicken is cooked and tender and the sauce is reduced and well flavored, about 10 minutes more.
24
The total cooking time will be 30 to 40 minutes.
25
Correct the seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste.
26
Discard the bouquet garni.
27
Just before serving, transfer the coq au vin to a platter and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

607

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 equal-size pieces, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 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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