Best 11 Quick And Easy Coq Au Vin Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic French dish that's both flavorful and easy to make, look no further than coq au vin. This hearty stew is typically made with chicken, red wine, mushrooms, bacon, and pearl onions, and can be served over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles. While traditional coq au vin recipes can take hours to prepare, this simplified version can be ready in under an hour, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

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

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.

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

QUICK COQ AU VIN



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This Quick Coq au Vin recipe is really fabulous served with rice. I love being able to fix this gourmet dish in 30 minutes and still have it turn out so delicious. To reduce fat, I use chicken tenderloin pieces or skinless chicken breasts. -Judy VanCoetsem, Cortland, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups quartered cremini mushrooms
2 cups sliced fresh carrots
3 pieces Canadian bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry red wine
Chopped fresh thyme, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a Dutch oven or high-sided skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm. , In same pan, cook mushrooms, carrots, bacon, tomato paste and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt for 2 minutes. Add broth and wine; bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan; reduce heat. Cook until chicken reaches 170° and carrots are just tender, 8-10 minutes. If desired, top with chopped fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK COQ AU VIN



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Julia Child's world-famous coq au vin recipe calls for the dramatic lighting of cognac. Traditional ones simply call for chicken, the contents of your crisper, and drinkable wine.

Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Chicken     Mushroom     Onion     Sauté     Dinner     Bacon     Carrot     Red Wine     Fall     Cookie     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 or 3 thick slices bacon, roughly chopped
1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into six pieces
1 handful flour, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste
8 to 10 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, rinsed and halved (optional)
20 whole baby carrots, cut in half
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 large sweet onions, chopped, or 2 cups pearl onions
1 bottle red wine (white works, too)
1 cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs thyme

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Transfer to a large plate.
  • 2. Shake the chicken pieces with the seasoned flour in a paper or plastic bag.
  • 3. Brown the chicken in the pot, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the plate with the bacon.
  • 4. Sauté the mushrooms (if using), carrots, garlic, and onions in the pot until they just begin to brown, 5 minutes.
  • 5. Pour half the wine into the pan and cook over high heat for about 8 minutes.
  • 6. Add the broth and the remaining wine. Bring to a boil and add the chicken, bacon, and herbs.
  • 7. Return to a boil, then cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and thyme and serve.

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

QUICK COQ AU VIN



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This dish is typically simmered for hours, but this version featuring boneless chicken is ready far sooner.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken
12 pearl onions
½ cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon white sugar
4 large mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups dry and robust red wine (such as Syrah or Grenache)
2 bay leaves
1 sprig thyme, leaves picked
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red wine
1 teaspoon potato starch
4 slices bread, crusts removed
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cut wings from the chicken, cutting at the joints into 3 pieces. Cut the remaining chicken into 4 pieces, 2 breasts and 2 legs. Remove skin and bones from the breasts. Set breasts aside with the 4 meatier wing pieces.
  • Pull of skin from the chicken legs and remove tips from the drumsticks. Cut down each side of the thigh bone and slide your knife under the bone to separate meat from it. Holding the thigh bone, cut all around the joint at the knee and pull out the bones. Add the legs to the breasts and wings.
  • Combine pearl onions, water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until water is evaporated and onions begin to fry, 2 to 4 minutes. Continue cooking and stirring, shaking the pan occasionally, until onions are lightly browned and glazed on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cover.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken wings and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the legs; cook and stir until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add breasts; cook and stir until browned, 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place onion in the same skillet used for the chicken; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add 1 1/2 cups red wine, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Return legs and wings to the skillet; cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Add chicken breasts and simmer gently until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons red wine and potato starch together in a bowl until dissolved; stir into chicken mixture until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pearl onions and mushrooms with their juices; keep warm.
  • Cut each slice of bread diagonally in half to form 2 triangles. Trim each triangle into a heart shape. Spread canola oil onto a baking sheet and press bread hearts into the oil so they are moistened on both sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until croutons are browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Dip the tip of each crouton into the sauce; press into parsley until coated.
  • Cut chicken breasts and legs in half. Serve 1 breast piece, 1 drumstick or thigh, and 1 wing per person with 2 croutons and spoonfuls of sauce and vegetables. Sprinkle remaining parsley over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 49.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 757.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

QUICK COQ AU VIN



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A quick but delicious version of this classic dish. It also has the advantage of being low cal and low fat.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups quartered cremini mushrooms
2 cups sliced carrots (1/4" thick)
1/3 cup sliced Canadian bacon (1/4" thick)
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste

Steps:

  • Combine flour, thyme, and salt in a zip lock bag, add chicken.
  • Seal and shake to coat.
  • Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken; cook 8 minutes or until browned, turning frequently.
  • Remove chicken from pan.
  • Add mushrooms, carrot, and bacon to pan; saute 2 minutes.
  • Stir in wine, broth, and tomato paste; cook 9 minutes.
  • Return chicken to pan, cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done.

CLASSIC COQ AU VIN RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Coq Au Vin Recipe by Tasty image

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

QUICK COQ AU VIN BLANC



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A new take on the French classic, this one-pot dinner calls for white wine instead of the traditional red, uses bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, and best of all, cooks in just one hour.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 1/2 pounds total)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, for sprinkling
10 ounces frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved (quartered, if large)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups dry white wine
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving
Cooked egg noodles tossed with olive oil or butter, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown bacon in a large, straight-sided ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sprinkle with flour. Working in 2 batches, add to skillet, skin-side down; cook until golden, about 4 minutes a side. Transfer to plate. Remove all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and mushrooms; season with salt. Cook until golden in spots, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook 30 seconds. Add wine; boil until evaporated, about 8 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Return chicken and juices to skillet; top with bacon. Cook in oven until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken (without touching bone) registers 165 degrees, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley; serve over noodles.

COQ AU VIN BY JULIA CHILD



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If you've never ignited alcohol in a dish before, you've gotta try it, LOL! As you can imagine, Julia's Coq Au Vin is delicious, and surprisingly easy. This recipe is from "Julia Child's Kitchen", and the ingredients are exactly as I found them. I've also added a couple of notes in the ingredients and directions regarding my experience with the recipe. A very fragrant and rich dish, very classic and so easy to make. I served it with buttered egg noodles and a homemade quickie brioche.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup lardons, cut into 1/4 by 1 1/2 inch strips (embarrassing fact, I spent $20 on Courvoisier to make this dish and used turkey bacon because I don')
2 tablespoons olive oil (or more)
2 1/2 lbs ready-cut frying chickens, thoroughly dried (a selection of parts, or all of one kind, I used chicken thighs and removed the skin so they wouldn')
1/4 cup cognac or 1/4 cup armagnac
salt and pepper
1 imported bay leaf (I couldn't find "imported", used domestic instead)
1/4 teaspoon thyme
16 -20 small white onions, peeled
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups red wine (Burgundy, Cotes du Rhone, or Pinot Noir)
2 cups brown chicken stock or 2 cups beef bouillon (more or less; I used a little less)
1 -2 clove garlic, mashed or minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 lb fresh mushrooms, trimmed,washed,and quartered

Steps:

  • If you are using lardons, saute several minutes in 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy bottomed casserole until lightly browned; remove lardons to a side dish and leave fat in pan; otherwise, film pan with 1/8 inch of oil.
  • (My weird turkey bacon didn't give up a lot of fat, so I went with a little extra olive oil--).
  • Heat fat or oil in pan to moderately hot, add chicken, not crowding pan; turn frequently to brown nicely on all sides (my skinless thighs didn't exactly"brown" as chicken with skin would have; if I had used white meat I would have left the skin on).
  • Pour in the Cognac, shake pan a few seconds until bubbling hot, then ignite Cognac with a match.
  • (What a rush!).
  • Let flame a minute, swirling pan by its handle to burn off alcohol; extinguish with pan cover.
  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; add bay leaf and thyme.
  • Place onions around the chicken.
  • Cover and cook slowly 10 minutes, turning once.
  • Uncover the pan; sprinkle on the flour turning chicken and onions so flour is absorbed; cook 3 to 4 minutes more, turning once or twice.
  • Remove from heat, gradually stir and swirl in the wine and enough stock or bouillon to almost cover the chicken.
  • Add the browned lardons, garlic, and tomato paste.
  • Cover and simmer slowly 25 to 30 minutes, then test chicken, remove those pieces that are tender, and continue cooking the rest a few minutes longer.
  • (I actually cooked it about 15 to 20 minutes longer so it would reduce and become more of a sauce.) Return all chicken to the pan, add mushrooms and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Taste carefully, and correct seasoning.
  • Sauce should be just thick enough to coat chicken and vegetables lightly.
  • If too thin, boil down rapidly to concentrate; if too thick, thin out with spoonfuls of bouillon.

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.

Tips:

  • To make the best coq au vin, use a whole chicken cut into 8 pieces, which ensures evenly cooked meat and a flavorful broth. Alternatively, you can use chicken thighs or drumsticks.
  • Brown the chicken pieces in a mixture of butter and oil for a crispy, golden exterior that adds depth to the dish.
  • Use a dry red wine for a robust flavor that can stand up to the richness of the chicken and bacon. Avoid using a sweet wine, as it can make the dish too sugary.
  • Add vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions to the pot for added sweetness and texture.
  • Season the dish generously with herbs like thyme, bay leaves, and parsley. These herbs impart a classic French flavor to the coq au vin.
  • Simmer the coq au vin for at least 1 hour, or until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender. This low and slow cooking method allows the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve the coq au vin over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Coq au vin is a classic French dish that is easy to make and bursting with flavor. With its tender chicken, savory sauce, and aromatic vegetables, it's a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give coq au vin a try!

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