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 chicken, jointed; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup bacon, ends (or coarsely chopped bacon); 1 lb shallot, whole, peeled; 3 cups mushrooms, whole; 2 cups brandy; 1 garlic clove; 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (Burgundy or similar); 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour

Servings: persons

1 chicken, jointed
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup bacon, ends (or coarsely chopped bacon)
1 lb shallot, whole, peeled
3 cups mushrooms, whole
2 cups brandy
1 garlic clove
1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (Burgundy or similar)
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour

1
Melt 1/2 tbsp butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
2
Fry bacon and shallots until just browned.
3
Remove.
4
Fry mushrooms, seasoned to taste with salt and pepper, for a few minutes.
5
Remove.
6
Melt 1/2 tbsp butter and brown the chicken on all sides.
7
Add brandy and light with long-handled lighter or creme brulee torch.
8
When flames have gone out, add garlic, wine, bacon, shallots, mushrooms, and herbs.
9
Cover tightly and simmer 2 hours.
10
Keep just below boiling.
11
When done, remove chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and shallots.
12
In a bowl combine 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp flour by hand until well mixed.
13
Whisk into the juice and cook until it no longer tastes like raw flour.
14
Serve chicken with juice spooned on top.

512

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, jointed, salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup bacon, ends (or coarsely chopped bacon), 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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