Best 10 Coq Au Vin The Easy Way Recipes

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Coq au vin is a classic French dish that is often seen as being difficult to make. However, with a few simple tips and tricks, it is possible to create a delicious and authentic coq au vin that is sure to impress your friends and family. The key to a great coq au vin is to use high-quality ingredients and to allow the dish to simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to develop and create a rich and flavorful sauce. Additionally, it is important to use a good quality red wine, as this will also add to the flavor of the dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SO-EASY COQ AU VIN



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Here's my adaptation of the beloved French dish. I substituted boneless skinless chicken breasts for a lighter, easy coq au vin that still showcases the traditional and memorable taste. -Sonya Labbe, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Brown chicken on both sides in drippings over medium heat. Transfer chicken to a 3-qt. slow cooker., Add the mushrooms, onion and garlic to skillet; cook and stir just until tender, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over chicken; add bay leaf., In a small bowl, whisk the flour, wine, broth, thyme and pepper until smooth; pour over chicken., Cover; cook on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Discard bay leaf. If desired, serve with noodles. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE AND EASY COQ AU VIN



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I always make this meal for dinner parties - it looks and tastes like it takes all day to prepare, but it's actually quite simple. The best part is that all the work is done before your guests arrive! Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Provided by Casey Rawson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup milk
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, sliced
2 cups halved baby carrots
1 onion, chopped
2 cups red wine
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, or as needed
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a shallow bowl. Pour milk into a separate bowl. Dip chicken in the milk, allowing excess milk to drip back into bowl. Dredge chicken through flour mixture until evenly coated.
  • Cook 1/2 of the chicken in the hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pot and brown remaining chicken. Return all the chicken to the pot.
  • Mix mushrooms, carrots, and onion into chicken, stirring gently to distribute vegetables among the chicken. Pour wine over chicken and vegetables, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Add enough chicken broth to nearly cover the chicken and vegetables.
  • Stir Italian seasoning, rosemary, salt, and pepper into broth mixture; bring to a boil. Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour. Remove lid and turn heat up to medium-high; boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 391.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

COQ AU VIN, THE EASY WAY



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This recipe uses sherry instead of the usual red wine. From the Lobel Brothers. More herbs can be added if you like, but it's good this way, or even with no herbs at all. I like to add a little more garlic and thyme than the recipe calls for.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
4 lbs chicken pieces, washed and dried thoroughly
3 large onions, peeled and quartered
1 garlic clove, crushed
6 medium carrots, peeled (cut them into large pieces if you don't want whole carrots in the dish)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups sherry wine
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
  • Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
  • Add onions, garlic and carrots to skillet, and let brown slightly.
  • Push vegetables to one side and sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually stir in sherry.
  • Add bay leaf, parsley, thyme and mushrooms.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and return chicken to pan.
  • Cover and simmer about 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender, adding more sherry if needed.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.

30-MINUTE COQ AU VIN



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Classic coq au vin can take up to two days to prepare, including marinating the chicken overnight. We make a red wine sauce with bacon, mushrooms and pearl onions (the frozen variety, so you can skip the tedious peeling), then slip in rotisserie chicken parts to warm through, and voila!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch strips (about 4 1/2 ounces)
10 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved or quartered
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup red wine
1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions
2 sprigs fresh thyme or pinch dried thyme
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
Pinch sugar, optional
1 cooked rotisserie chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the bacon into an unheated large, high-sided skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring periodically, until the bacon is browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a small bowl with a slotted spoon; set aside.
  • Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, flour and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the tomato paste darkens a little, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, wine, onions, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and more pepper. Bring to a boil, then let simmer until thickened, about 4 minutes.
  • Turn the heat down to medium, and whisk in the butter a little at a time. If the sauce tastes a little too acidic, add the sugar. Nestle the chicken and cooked bacon into the sauce, and simmer gently until the chicken is heated through, 6 to 7 minutes. (This could take up to 10 minutes if the chicken is cold, or as little as 3 minutes if it is warm.) Spoon the sauce over the chicken pieces periodically to coat completely. Toss the chicken in the sauce, remove the thyme stems, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

COQ AU VIN



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Cook Ina Garten's top-rated recipe for classic French Coq Au Vin from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network with Burgundy wine, cremini mushrooms and pancetta.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons good olive oil
4 ounces good bacon or pancetta, diced
1 (3 to 4-pound) chicken, cut in 8ths
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound carrots, cut diagonally in 1-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup Cognac or good brandy
1/2 bottle (375 ml) good dry red wine such as Burgundy
1 cup good chicken stock, preferably homemade
10 fresh thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 pound frozen small whole onions
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed and thickly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the bacon and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove the bacon to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Meanwhile, lay the chicken out on paper towels and pat dry. Liberally sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. When the bacon is removed, brown the chicken pieces in batches in a single layer for about 5 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Remove the chicken to the plate with the bacon and continue to brown until all the chicken is done. Set aside.
  • Add the carrots, onions, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to the pan and cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the Cognac and put the bacon, chicken, and any juices that collected on the plate into the pot. Add the wine, chicken stock, and thyme and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just not pink. Remove from the oven and place on top of the stove.
  • Mash 1 tablespoon of butter and the flour together and stir into the stew. Add the frozen onions. In a medium saute pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and cook the mushrooms over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until browned. Add to the stew. Bring the stew to a simmer and cook for another 10 minutes. Season to taste. Serve hot.

EASY COQ AU VIN



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Gordon Ramsay adds his personal touch and expertise to create the perfect coq au vin

Provided by Gordon Ramsay

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 x 1.3kg organic chicken , jointed into 8 (see steps and method)
5 tbsp plain flour
75ml olive oil
250g smoked streaky bacon , cut in pieces
1 onion , chopped
2 carrots , peeled and roughly chopped
2 leeks , trimmed, washed and roughly chopped
250g shallot , peeled, but left whole
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
100ml cognac
1 bottle red wine , preferably from Burgundy
100ml chicken stock (preferably homemade (see Know-how below)
250g fresh cep mushroom or large chestnut mushrooms, trimmed and thickly sliced

Steps:

  • Joint the chicken (for pictures of jointing, click on step by step link above or read the instructions below. Alternatively, ask the butcher to do it for you).
  • JOINTING THE CHICKEN: Pull out the wing joints and cut off the wing tip. Using a small knife, cut around the skin and flesh on the lower wing joint through to the bone, then scrape back the flesh. Using a heavier large knife, smash through the bone halfway along and detach. Repeat on the other side.
  • Detach the scaly leg bone at the drumstick with a hefty thump of the large knife. Slash through skin where the thigh joins the body and pull leg firmly from socket to dislocate the thigh bone. Press down and pull to expose the 'oyster' muscle underneath the bird. Slice the thigh away from the back of the body.
  • Lay the whole leg joint out on the board, find the mid-point socket joint and simply cut straight through it for neat thigh and leg joints. Repeat on the other side.
  • Cut through the skin and flesh halfway along to the drumstick and scrape back the flesh, then smash through the bone.
  • Using poultry scissors or heavy kitchen scissors, cut away the back half of the breast carcass, to leave a 'crown' of chicken breast and wing joint. Cut through the top of the crown to divide in half for two chicken breasts.
  • Lay each breast joint on the board, then cut in half again at right angles so you have one portion with a wing joint and one without. You should now have eight neat, joints of chicken.
  • Put the flour into a bowl with some salt and pepper, then toss in the chicken, shaking off the excess. Place the chicken on a plate and season again.
  • Heat 4 tbsp of oil in a large shallow pan and brown the chicken joints. (Do this in batches if your pan is not large enough, adding extra oil if necessary.) Tip the bacon into the pan along with the chicken, stirring until lightly browned and crisp. Using tongs, remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Add all the vegetables and herbs to the bacon with a splash more oil, if necessary, then cook for about 5 mins, stirring once or twice. Pour in the Cognac and bubble up, scraping the pan to deglaze, for 2-3 mins. Then pour in all the wine and bring to the boil.
  • Tip in the chicken joints; press into the pan so they are immersed in liquid and cook, uncovered, for 10 mins, until the wine has reduced by half. Pour in the stock, return to a simmer, season and cook, uncovered, for 1 hr until the liquid has reduced by half and the chicken is tender. Set aside for 10 mins before serving.
  • Heat another 4 tbsp oil in a large frying pan and, when hot, fry the mushrooms for about 8 mins, seasoning well and stirring frequently until nicely browned. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Serve the chicken in bowls with vegetables and sauce spooned over, and top with the mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 994 calories, Fat 63 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 66 grams protein, Sodium 3.75 milligram of sodium

CLASSIC COQ AU VIN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: skin-on chicken leg quarter, kosher salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, bay leaves, fresh parsley stems, red burgundy wine, bacon, large carrots, large white onion, cremini mushroom, cremini mushroom, garlic, tomato paste, all-purpose flour, brandy, extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, pearl onion, sugar, fresh parsley, baguette

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 lb skin-on chicken leg quarter
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
¼ bunch fresh parsley stems
3 cups red burgundy wine, or any dry red wine
1 cup bacon, cubed
3 large carrots, peeled and minced
1 large white onion, chopped
½ lb cremini mushroom, sliced
½ lb cremini mushroom, quartered
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup brandy
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 oz pearl onion, peeled
1 pinch sugar
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
1 baguette, sliced, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Toss until well coated.
  • Tie the thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and parsley stems together with kitchen twine to make a bouquet garni.
  • Add the bouquet garni to the bowl with the chicken. Pour the wine over the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or, even better, overnight.
  • In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp, 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving any excess fat in the pot.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid, and place on a paper towel-lined sheet pan. Pat the chicken with more paper towels until completely dry.
  • Heat the bacon fat over medium heat until nearly smoking. Working in batches, add the chicken legs skin-side down in a single layer and cook until well browned, 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  • Add the carrots, onion, sliced mushrooms, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes, until darkened and fragrant. Then, sprinkle in the flour and cook for another minute, until incorporated.
  • Pour the brandy into the pot and cook, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pot, until the liquid has evaporated, 2 minutes.
  • Add the reserved marinade, including the bouquet garni. Stir to incorporate, then bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
  • Return the chicken and half the cooked bacon to the pot. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a large, preferably nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pearl onions and a pinch of salt and sugar. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes, shaking the skillet often to move the onions around.
  • Uncover, add the quartered mushrooms, and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue to cook until all the vegetables have softened, 5-8 minutes. Add the onions and mushrooms to the coq au vin.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and the reserved bacon. Serve with crusty bread.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1183 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 88 grams, Sugar 10 grams

COQ AU VIN



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A coq au vin is a classic French stew in which chicken is braised slowly in red wine and a little brandy to yield a supremely rich sauce filled with tender meat, crisp bits of bacon, mushrooms and burnished pearl onions. Traditional recipes call for a whole cut-up chicken, but using all dark meat gives you a particularly succulent dish without the risk of overcooked white meat. However, if you would rather substitute a whole cut-up bird, just add the breasts in the last 30 minutes of simmering. If you want to skip the croutons for garnish you can, but they do add a lovely, buttery crunch alongside the soft, simmered meat and vegetables. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, roasts, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 pounds chicken legs and thighs
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
3 cups hearty red wine, preferably from Burgundy
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
4 ounces lardons, pancetta or bacon, diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
1 large onion, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
8 ounces white or brown mushrooms, halved if large, and sliced (about 4 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brandy
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces peeled pearl onions (about 12 to 15 onions)
Pinch sugar
2 slices white bread, cut into triangles, crusts removed
1/4 cup chopped parsley, more for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken with 2 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a large bowl, combine chicken, wine, bay leaf and thyme. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or, even better, overnight.
  • In a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot with a tightfitting lid, cook lardons over medium-low heat until fat has rendered, and lardons are golden and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer lardons to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving rendered fat in pot.
  • Remove chicken from wine, reserving the marinade. Pat chicken pieces with paper towels until very dry. Heat lardon fat over medium heat until it's just about to smoke. Working in batches if necessary, add chicken in a single layer and cook until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. (Add oil if the pot looks a little dry.) Transfer chicken to a plate as it browns.
  • Add diced onion, carrot, half the mushrooms and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to pot. Cook until vegetables are lightly browned, about 8 minutes, stirring up any brown bits from the pot, and adjusting heat if necessary to prevent burning.
  • Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then stir in flour and cook for another minute. Remove from heat, push vegetables to one side of pot, pour brandy into empty side, and ignite with a match. (If you're too nervous to ignite it, just cook brandy down for 1 minute.) Once the flame dies down, add reserved marinade, bring to a boil, and reduce halfway (to 1 1/2 cups), about 12 minutes. Skim off any large pockets of foam that form on the surface.
  • Add chicken, any accumulated juices and half the cooked lardons to the pot. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, turning halfway through. Uncover pot and simmer for 15 minutes to thicken. Taste and add salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a nonstick or other large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pearl onions, a pinch of sugar and salt to taste. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, shaking skillet often to move onions around. Uncover, push onions to one side of skillet, add remaining mushrooms, and raise heat to medium-high. Continue to cook until browned, stirring mushrooms frequently, and gently tossing onions occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove onions and mushrooms from skillet, and wipe it out.
  • In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until bubbling. Add bread and toast on all sides until golden, about 2 minutes per side. (Adjust heat if needed to prevent burning.) Remove from skillet and sprinkle with salt.
  • To serve, dip croutons in wine sauce, then coat in parsley. Add pearl onions, mushrooms and remaining half of the cooked lardons to the pot. Baste with wine sauce, sprinkle with parsley and serve with croutons on top.

QUICK COQ AU VIN



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Mushroom     Sauté     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Bacon     Red Wine     Fall     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
8 ounces large crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, halved
8 large shallots, peeled, halved through root end
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 cups dry red wine (such as Syrah)
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth, divided
4 teaspoons all purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Sauté bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon parsley. Add to drippings in skillet. Sauté until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side; transfer to pie dish (reserve skillet). Place in oven to keep warm.
  • Add mushrooms and shallots to skillet; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté until brown, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; toss 10 seconds. Add wine, 1 1/4 cups broth, bacon, and 1 tablespoon parsley. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place flour in small cup.
  • Add 1/4 cup broth, stirring until smooth. Add flour mixture to sauce. Cook until sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken on platter; stir juices from pie dish into sauce and spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

COQ AU VIN



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We've made this classic French chicken casserole a little lighter than the traditional version, but it still has a rich, deep flavour

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1½ tbsp olive oil
3 rashers (100g) dry-cured, smoked back bacon, fat trimmed, chopped
12 small shallots, peeled
2 free-range chicken legs (460g), skin removed
4 free-range chicken thighs with bone and skin (650g), skin removed
2 free-range, skinless, boneless chicken breasts (280g)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp brandy or Cognac
600ml red wine
150ml good-quality chicken stock
2 tsp tomato purée
3 thyme sprigs, 2 rosemary sprigs and 2 bay leaves, to make a bouquet garni
small handful chopped flat-leaf parsley, to garnish
1½ tbsp olive oil
250g chestnut mushrooms, halved if large
2 tbsp plain flour
1½ tsp olive oil
1 tsp softened butter

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan or flameproof dish. Tip in 3 trimmed and chopped smoked back bacon rashers and fry until crisp. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Add 12 peeled shallots to the pan and fry, stirring or shaking the pan often, for 5-8 mins until well browned all over. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
  • Take 2 chicken legs, 4 chicken thighs and 2 boneless chicken breasts, all with skin removed and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  • Pour ½ tbsp olive oil into the pan, then fry half the chicken pieces, turning regularly, for 5-8 mins until well browned. Remove, then repeat with the remaining chicken. Remove and set aside.
  • Scatter in 3 finely chopped garlic cloves and fry briefly, then, with the heat medium-high, pour in 3 tbsp brandy or Cognac, stirring the bottom of the pan to deglaze. The alcohol should sizzle and start to evaporate so there is not much left.
  • Return the chicken legs and thighs to the pan along with any juices, then pour in a little of 600ml red wine, stirring the bottom of the pan again.
  • Stir in the rest of the wine, 150ml good-quality chicken stock and 2 tsp tomato purée. Drop in 3 thyme sprigs, 2 rosemary sprigs and 2 bay leaves to make a bouquet garni, season with pepper and a pinch of salt, then return the bacon and shallots to the pan.
  • Cover, lower the heat to a gentle simmer, add the chicken breasts and cook for 50 mins - 1hr.
  • Just before ready to serve, heat 1 ½ tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add 250g chestnut mushrooms, halved if large, and fry over a high heat for a few mins until golden. Remove and keep warm.
  • Lift the chicken, shallots and bacon from the pan and transfer to a warmed serving dish. Remove the bouquet garni.
  • To make the thickener, mix 2 tbsp plain flour, 1 ½ tsp olive oil and 1 tsp softened butter in a small bowl using the back of a teaspoon.
  • Bring the wine mixture to a gentle boil, then gradually drop in small pieces of the thickener, whisking each piece in using a wire whisk. Simmer for 1-2 mins.
  • Scatter the mushrooms over the chicken, then pour over the wine sauce. Garnish with a handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 13.2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3.2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1.7 grams sugar, Fiber 1.3 grams fiber, Protein 46.9 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality wine for the best flavor. A dry red wine, such as a Burgundy or a Pinot Noir, is a good choice.
  • Sear the chicken breasts in a hot skillet before adding them to the braising liquid. This will help to brown the chicken and give it a nice flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the braising liquid. This will add flavor and color to the dish. Good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms.
  • Simmer the chicken and vegetables in the braising liquid for at least 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through. The longer you simmer the dish, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve the coq au vin over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Coq au vin is a classic French dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is a great way to enjoy this classic dish without all the hassle. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and flavorful coq au vin that your family and friends will love.

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