Coq Au Vin With A Difference Recipe

Name: Coq Au Vin With A Difference
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (of a good size.); 1 tablespoon truffle oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped; 7 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 slices bacon, chopped finely; 30 -35 g butter; 200 g mixed mushrooms, chopped (chantrelles, button, Swiss brown, pieds etc.. whatever is in season, chopped and sliced in different); 1 1/2 cups dry red wine; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 sprigs rosemary; 3 bay leaves; 3 teaspoons chicken stock powder; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard; pepper; 3 teaspoons cornflour; 2 tablespoons cream; 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons chives; truffle oil (extra)

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts (of a good size.)
1 tablespoon truffle oil
2 1/2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
7 garlic cloves, crushed
2 slices bacon, chopped finely
30 -35 g butter
200 g mixed mushrooms, chopped (chantrelles, button, Swiss brown, pieds etc.. whatever is in season, chopped and sliced in different)
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 sprigs rosemary
3 bay leaves
3 teaspoons chicken stock powder
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
pepper
3 teaspoons cornflour
2 tablespoons cream
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons chives
truffle oil (extra)

1
In a pan heat some olive oil, add chicken breasts and cook to brown both sides, about 3-4 min's a side. (You want a nice colour on the outside.) Remove and set to one side.
2
Heat truffle oil in a pan, add shallots, garlic and bacon, cook until it all starts to brown. Add butter, melt, add mushrooms cook until mushrooms start to brown.
3
Add tomato paste, again until it starts to brown slightly, add wine, rosemary and bay leaves, simmer until wine has reduced by half 15-20 Min's.
4
Add chicken stock and water, stir until stock has dissolved, add mustard and pepper to taste, stir to combine.
5
Return chicken to pan and simmer for 20-30 Min's until chicken is cooked through. (Do not turn chicken rather cover with lid for a little of the cooking time. If you turn you will end up with a very red breast from the wine and it is not that attractive.) Remove chicken from pan once cooked and keep warm.
6
Mix cornflour with a little water add to sauce a little at time, (you may not need all of it depending on how much the liquid has reduced by.) Add until mixture thickens.
7
Stir in cream and chopped chives. Serve sauce over chicken and drizzle extra truffle oil over the top.
8
I served mine over creamy polenta but serve over regular mash or wild rice whatever you like.
9
To Serve: Place a mound of polenta in the centre of the plate, slice the chicken into slices arrange on top of the polenta pour sauce over the top, drizzle with truffle oil. Garnish with chives.

5901

kcal

Calories

623

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts (of a good size.), 1 tablespoon truffle oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped, 7 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Coq Au Vin With A Difference 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.

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Coq Au Vin With A Difference

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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