Coq en Daube Recipe

Name: Coq en Daube
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4-5 pound fowl, cut in serving pieces; 2 carrots, finely sliced; 1 large onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic; 2 leeks, sliced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pinch each: ground cloves, ground ginger; 1 teaspoon thyme; Red wine; 6 tablespoons olive oil; Pig's foot or piece of pork skin; Small piece of orange rind

Servings: persons

4-5 pound fowl, cut in serving pieces
2 carrots, finely sliced
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic
2 leeks, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch each: ground cloves, ground ginger
1 teaspoon thyme
Red wine
6 tablespoons olive oil
Pig's foot or piece of pork skin
Small piece of orange rind

1
Place chicken pieces in a shallow bowl with the carrots, onion, garlic, leek, salt, pepper, cloves, ginger, thyme, and just enough red wine to cover.
2
Marinate for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
3
To cook, brown the drained chicken in olive oil until nicely covered on all sides.
4
Place in a deep casserole with pig's foot or pork skin and a tiny piece of orange rind.
5
Strain marinade and add just enough to cover the chicken (if more liquid is needed, add red wine).
6
Cover casserole and simmer on top of the stove or in a 300F oven for 3 to 4 hours.
7
Remove chicken to a hot platter, skin fat from juices and pour them over chicken.
8
Serve with noodles, macaroni or any pasta and asparagus or endive.
9
To serve cold, arrange chicken in a bowl, pour juices over it and chill until jellied.
10
With this, drink Volnay.

234

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4-5 pound fowl, cut in serving pieces, 2 carrots, finely sliced, 1 large onion, sliced, 3 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Coq en Daube 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 en Daube

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