Coq au Zin Recipe

Name: Coq au Zin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 6 slices bacon, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 chicken thighs (with skin and bones), excess fat trimmed; 3/4 cup chopped shallots (about 4); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound boiling onions, peeled; 12 ounces crimini mushrooms, quartered (about 5 cups); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram; 1 750-ml bottle red Zinfandel; 2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 chicken thighs (with skin and bones), excess fat trimmed
3/4 cup chopped shallots (about 4)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boiling onions, peeled
12 ounces crimini mushrooms, quartered (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
1 750-ml bottle red Zinfandel
2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Place 1 cup flour in shallow dish.
3
Cook chopped bacon in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.
4
Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
5
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to bacon drippings in pot.
6
Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
7
Working in batches, coat chicken thighs with flour and add to pot; sear until brown, about 4 minutes per side.
8
Arrange chicken thighs in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish.
9
Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat from pot.
10
Add shallots and garlic to pot and saute 1 minute.
11
Add onions, crimini mushrooms, and marjoram and saute until onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
12
Add red Zinfandel and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits.
13
Add chicken stock and bacon; boil 5 minutes.
14
Pour wine mixture over chicken in baking dish.
15
Cover tightly with foil; bake until chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour.
16
Using tongs, transfer chicken thighs to platter.
17
Strain wine mixture from baking dish into heavy medium saucepan.
18
Transfer onion and mushroom mixture to platter with chicken; tent with foil to keep warm.
19
Mix 2 tablespoons flour and butter in small bowl to blend.
20
Bring wine mixture to boil.
21
Whisk in flour mixture and boil until sauce thickens and is reduced to 2 3/4 cups, about 8 minutes.
22
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
23
Ladle sauce over chicken and vegetables; sprinkle with chives.

1341

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 6 slices bacon, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 12 chicken thighs (with skin and bones), excess fat trimmed, and more.

Yes, Coq au Zin 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 Zin

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