Fusion Coq Au Vin Recipe

Name: Fusion Coq Au Vin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces dried Chinese black mushrooms; 4 ounces smoked slab bacon, diced; 2 medium red onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thin; 8 chicken thighs, well dried; Salt and ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1/4 cup brandy; 1 1/2 cups pinot noir; 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced cilantro

Servings: persons

1 1/2 ounces dried Chinese black mushrooms
4 ounces smoked slab bacon, diced
2 medium red onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thin
8 chicken thighs, well dried
Salt and ground black pepper
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 cup brandy
1 1/2 cups pinot noir
1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced cilantro

1
Place mushrooms in a bowl, cover with warm water and set aside.
2
In a heavy 4-quart casserole, saute bacon until brown.
3
Remove, draining well.
4
Add onions and saute until soft.
5
Add garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant.
6
Remove contents of pan.
7
Increase heat to high.
8
Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown a few pieces at a time on both sides in pan.
9
Dust with five-spice powder.
10
Reduce heat and return all chicken to pan.
11
Add brandy, avert your face and ignite with a long match.
12
When flames subside, add wine.
13
Drain mushrooms and add along with bacon and onion mixture.
14
Cover and simmer 35 minutes.
15
Remove chicken from pan.
16
Add soy sauce to pan and boil until reduced by one-third.
17
Add lemon juice.
18
Season sauce with salt and pepper.
19
Return chicken to pan.
20
Reheat, transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

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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: 1 1/2 ounces dried Chinese black mushrooms, 4 ounces smoked slab bacon, diced, 2 medium red onions, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, sliced, and more.

Yes, Fusion 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fusion Coq Au Vin

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