The Chickens Husband in Red Wine. 'coq-Au-Vin'

Name: The Chickens Husband in Red Wine. 'coq-Au-Vin'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 12 lbs roasting chickens, jointed into 4 pieces; 3 ounces butter; 12 shallots, peeled; 6 ounces smoked bacon (in 1 piece); 12 glass brandy; 26 fluid ounces red wine (full bodied); 1 ½ cups chicken stock; 1 chicken stock cube; 1 bouquet garni (stock cube version will do); salt & pepper (to season); 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 6 ounces button mushrooms; 1 ounce plain flour; 1 ounce butter; 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

3 12 lbs roasting chickens, jointed into 4 pieces
3 ounces butter
12 shallots, peeled
6 ounces smoked bacon (in 1 piece)
12 glass brandy
26 fluid ounces red wine (full bodied)
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 chicken stock cube
1 bouquet garni (stock cube version will do)
salt & pepper (to season)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
6 ounces button mushrooms
1 ounce plain flour
1 ounce butter
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

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["Melt the butter in a large heavy pot and fry the chicken pieces till golden brown.", "Remove from the pot and set aside.", "Cube the bacon into 1/2"" squares.", "Fry the bacon and shallots together, till coloured.", "Replace the chicken in the pot with the shallots and bacon.", "Turn up the heat and pour over the brandy, tip the pot to the flames and ignite the brandy, allow the flames to die down and add half the bottle of wine and the stock.", "Crumble in the stock cube.", "Add the bouquet garnis.", "bring to the boil for 2 minutes Reduce the heat to low.", "Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.", "Add the garlic and mushrooms, season with the salt and pepper.", "Simmer 15 minutes.", "Adjust the seasoning to taste.", "Add 1 glass of wine ( you can now drink the remainder).", "Mix the butter and flour together to form a paste.", "Drop small pieces of the paste into the pot, stir well to blend all together, add more butter paste till the sauce thickens slightly.", "Serve the dish garnished with the parsley and.", "croutons of fried bread, boiled or mashed potatoes and green beans."]

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 12 lbs roasting chickens, jointed into 4 pieces, 3 ounces butter, 12 shallots, peeled, 6 ounces smoked bacon (in 1 piece), and more.

Yes, The Chickens Husband in Red Wine. '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!