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 ounces, weight Bacon, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces; 1 whole Fryer Chicken Cut Into Pieces; 1 whole Onion, Medium Sized, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Pressed; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 cups Red Wine (I Use Chianti); 2 cups Chicken Stock; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste (I Use Ketchup); 1 whole Bay Leaf; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened; 3 Tablespoons Flour

Servings: persons

4 ounces, weight Bacon, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
1 whole Fryer Chicken Cut Into Pieces
1 whole Onion, Medium Sized, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Pressed
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cups Red Wine (I Use Chianti)
2 cups Chicken Stock
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste (I Use Ketchup)
1 whole Bay Leaf
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
3 Tablespoons Flour

1
Saute bacon pieces in a large skillet until crispy.
2
Remove from the skillet and lay chicken in the bacon grease (on medium heat), fat side down.
3
Cook until both sides are browned, about 10 minutes.
4
Remove chicken.
5
Saute garlic and onions in remaining grease (and olive oil if necessary) for 2-3 minutes.
6
Pour wine and chicken stock into skillet (with garlic and onions), using a whisk to scrape the browned bits off the bottom.
7
Add in the chicken and bacon.
8
Add tomato paste, bay leaf, salt and pepper (generous amounts).
9
Turn heat to simmer, cover and allow to cook for about 1 hour.
10
Remove bay leaf.
11
Before serving, blend butter and flour together into a smooth paste.
12
Beat the paste into the hot gravy with a whisk.
13
Allow to simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
14
Garnish with fresh snipped parsley.
15
Serve with egg noodles, parsley potatoes and a green vegetable.
16
Enjoy!

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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: 4 ounces, weight Bacon, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces, 1 whole Fryer Chicken Cut Into Pieces, 1 whole Onion, Medium Sized, Chopped, 3 cloves Garlic, Pressed, 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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