Lightning Coq Au Vin Recipe

Name: Lightning Coq Au Vin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 23 lbs potatoes, diced; 4 -5 tablespoons olive oil; 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved; 1 tablespoon flour, seasoned with; salt and pepper; 8 white pearl onions, quartered; 4 slices smoked streaky bacon, cut into strips; 3 ounces button mushrooms, quartered; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 tablespoons brandy; 1 ¼ cups red wine; 2 sprigs thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 23 lbs potatoes, diced
4 -5 tablespoons olive oil
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved
1 tablespoon flour, seasoned with
salt and pepper
8 white pearl onions, quartered
4 slices smoked streaky bacon, cut into strips
3 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons brandy
1 ¼ cups red wine
2 sprigs thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

1
Cook the diced potatoes in a large pan of boiling, salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender.
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan.
3
Dust the chicken thighs with seasoned flour and cook in the pan for 1-2 minutes on each side.
4
Add the onion and bacon and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the mushrooms and garlic and stir-fry for a further 2 minutes until well browned.
5
Pour over the brandy and carefully ignite.
6
When the flames have subsided, pour in the red wine and bring to the boil.
7
Add the thyme and tomato paste and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
8
Mix the cornstarch to a smooth paste with a little water and stir it in, return to the boil and cook for a minute or so, stirring until thickened; season to taste.
9
Drain the potatoes and mash well.
10
Stir in the remaining olive oil and the parsley; season to taste.
11
Divide among the serving plates and spoon over the coq au vin.
12
Serve immediately.

1475

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 23 lbs potatoes, diced, 4 -5 tablespoons olive oil, 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved, 1 tablespoon flour, seasoned with, and more.

Yes, Lightning 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.

Lightning Coq Au Vin

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