Coq Au Vin With Crimini Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Coq Au Vin With Crimini Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle (750 ml.) Pinot Noir or other dry red wine; 2 ounces bacon (2 to 3 slices), diced; 1 chicken (4 to 4 1/2 lb.), cut into 8 pieces (see notes); Salt and pepper; About 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 carrots (about 6 oz. total), peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 5 ounces pearl onions (about 1 in. wide), peeled (see notes), or frozen pearl onions, thawed; 1/4 pound crimini or common mushrooms (caps about 2 in. wide), rinsed and quartered; 8 sprigs (about 4 in.) parsley, rinsed; 6 sprigs (3 to 4 in.) fresh thyme, rinsed; 2 fresh or dried bay leaves; 8 black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons cognac or brandy; 3 cups fat-skimmed low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 8 toast triangles (see notes)

Servings: persons

1 bottle (750 ml.) Pinot Noir or other dry red wine
2 ounces bacon (2 to 3 slices), diced
1 chicken (4 to 4 1/2 lb.), cut into 8 pieces (see notes)
Salt and pepper
About 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 carrots (about 6 oz. total), peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
5 ounces pearl onions (about 1 in. wide), peeled (see notes), or frozen pearl onions, thawed
1/4 pound crimini or common mushrooms (caps about 2 in. wide), rinsed and quartered
8 sprigs (about 4 in.) parsley, rinsed
6 sprigs (3 to 4 in.) fresh thyme, rinsed
2 fresh or dried bay leaves
8 black peppercorns
2 tablespoons cognac or brandy
3 cups fat-skimmed low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced parsley
8 toast triangles (see notes)

1
In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, boil wine, uncovered, until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 12 to 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a 12-inch frying pan or 6- to 8-quart pan (with sides at least 3 in. high) over medium-high heat, stir bacon often until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat in pan.
3
Rinse chicken and pat dry; trim off and discard any excess fat. Sprinkle pieces lightly all over with salt and pepper. Put 1/3 cup flour in a shallow bowl. Press pieces into flour, turning to coat all sides; shake off excess (discard any remaining flour). Add half the chicken to pan over medium-high heat and turn as needed until well browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes total. As chicken is browned, transfer to a large bowl and add remaining chicken to pan to brown.
4
Add 1 tablespoon garlic, carrots, onions, and mushrooms to pan. Stir often until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. While vegetables brown, wrap parsley and thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a double layer of cheesecloth, 10 inches square; tie closed with heavy cotton string. Add cognac to pan and stir to scrape browned bits free. Return all chicken except breast pieces, plus any accumulated juices, to pan and add reduced wine, bacon, herb bundle, and broth.
5
Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add breast pieces and simmer, turning pieces over in liquid occasionally, until meat is very tender when pierced, 25 to 30 minutes longer. With a slotted spoon, lift chicken and vegetables from pan, and divide equally among four wide, shallow bowls; keep warm in a 200u00b0 oven. Skim and discard fat from liquid. Boil over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to about 2 cups, 10 to 12 minutes. Pour equally over chicken and vegetables.
6
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 tablespoon garlic and the minced parsley evenly over portions of coq au vin, and set two toast triangles alongside.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bottle (750 ml.) Pinot Noir or other dry red wine, 2 ounces bacon (2 to 3 slices), diced, 1 chicken (4 to 4 1/2 lb.), cut into 8 pieces (see notes), Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Coq Au Vin With Crimini Mushrooms falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Crimini Mushrooms

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