Coq Au Vin Recipe

Name: Coq Au Vin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 20 None pearl onions, trimmed; 6 slices bacon, chopped; 16 oz button mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (4 lb) whole chicken, cut into 12 pieces; 2 cups dry red wine; 2 None carrots, chopped coarsely; 3 None dried bay leaves; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 2/3 cups chicken stock; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water until smooth

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
20 None pearl onions, trimmed
6 slices bacon, chopped
16 oz button mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 lb) whole chicken, cut into 12 pieces
2 cups dry red wine
2 None carrots, chopped coarsely
3 None dried bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 2/3 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water until smooth

1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook onions, stirring, until browned all over. Remove from pan. Add bacon, mushrooms and garlic to pan and cook, stirring, until bacon is crispy. Remove from pan.
2
Add remaining oil to pan. Working in batches, cook chicken until browned all over. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Add wine to pan and bring to a boil, stirring.
3
Transfer chicken to a 4.5-quart slow cooker along with onions, bacon and mushroom mixture, carrots, herbs, chicken stock, wine mixture and tomato paste. Cook, covered, on low for 7 hours.
4
Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook, covered, on high for 20 mins, or until sauce thickens slightly. Season to taste.

806

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 20 None pearl onions, trimmed, 6 slices bacon, chopped, 16 oz button mushrooms, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coq Au Vin

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