Coq au Vin Recipe

Name: Coq au Vin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices Bacon, Cut Into Small Pieces; 1 whole Fryer Chicken; 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Diced; 1/2 cups Carrots, Washed, Peeled, And Roughly Chopped; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 pound White Mushrooms, Sliced; 2 cups Burgundy Wine; 1 pound Pasta (egg Noodles Or Fettucini); 2 Tablespoons Butter; Parsley, Fresh, Minced; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 slices Bacon, Cut Into Small Pieces
1 whole Fryer Chicken
1/2 whole Medium Onion, Diced
1/2 cups Carrots, Washed, Peeled, And Roughly Chopped
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 pound White Mushrooms, Sliced
2 cups Burgundy Wine
1 pound Pasta (egg Noodles Or Fettucini)
2 Tablespoons Butter
Parsley, Fresh, Minced
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Saute bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium low heat until fat is rendered.
2
Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside.
3
Increase heat to medium.
4
Salt fat site of chicken pieces, then place chicken, fat side down, in skillet and cook in bacon grease until both sides are nice and golden brown.
5
Remove from pan and set aside in a 2-quart baking dish, skin side up.
6
Saute onions, carrots and garlic in bacon grease until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
7
Remove from grease with slotted spoon and set aside.
8
In a separate skillet, saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until golden, about 3 minutes.
9
Set aside.
10
Layer half of the bacon pieces, carrot/onion mixture, and mushrooms in pan with chicken.
11
Drain grease from the large skillet, then place over medium heat.
12
Pour in 2 cups Burgundy wine, using a wire whisk to scrape loose all the burned/brown bits.
13
Lightly salt liquid and allow to cook for 3 minutes.
14
Pour over chicken and vegetables.
15
Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.
16
Cook pasta until al dente.
17
Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons butter.
18
Serve chicken in a pasta bowl with noodles, sprinkling minced parsley over the top.
19
Spoon juice from baking dish over the top of everything.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 4 slices Bacon, Cut Into Small Pieces, 1 whole Fryer Chicken, 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Diced, 1/2 cups Carrots, Washed, Peeled, And Roughly Chopped, and more.

Yes, Coq au Vin falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coq au Vin

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