Description
A classic French dish, Coq au Vin is a hearty chicken stew cooked in red wine and flavored with bacon, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. This recipe yields tender chicken in a rich, flavorful sauce that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Coq au Vin:
- 6 slices (6 oz) bacon
- 8 chicken thighs (3 1/2 to 4 lbs)
- Salt and black pepper
- 8 oz. cremini or white mushrooms, sliced thick
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 1/2 cups)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (4 tsp)
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups dry red wine, such as Pinot Noir or Cotes du Rhone
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth, homemade or store-bought, then more if needed
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Bacon and Brown Chicken: Cook bacon until crisp, set aside. Brown chicken thighs in bacon fat.
- Saute Vegetables: Saute mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Add tomato paste and cook briefly.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Add red wine, chicken broth, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer.
- Cook Chicken: Return chicken to pot with carrots. Simmer until chicken is tender.
- Thicken Sauce: Make a roux with butter and flour. Thicken sauce with liquid from pot.
- Combine and Serve: Add thickened sauce, bacon to the chicken. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- For a richer sauce, use a full-bodied red wine.
- Serve Coq au Vin with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Coq au Vin, Chicken Stew, French Cuisine, Red Wine Chicken
