COQ AU VIN (CHICKEN BRAISED IN WINE)

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A French classic - a delicious stew that deserves only a truly free-range bird, or an old hen or rooster.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (use a wine you'd enjoy drinking)
3 -5 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
8 whole peppercorns
3 -5 sprigs parsley
1 medium free-range chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces bacon, cut into strips or lardons
2 large onions, chopped roughly
1 tablespoon tomato paste
plain flour
1 1/2 fluid ounces brandy
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 ounces button mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
20 small white pearl onions
2 ounces butter
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon plain flour, mixed with
1 teaspoon butter, to make a paste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Bring the red wine to the boil with the sprigs of thyme, parsley, bay leaves and peppercorns, then leave to cool for 1 hour; pour the wine over the chicken pieces and marinate for 12 hours.
  • Fry the bacon in a frying pan, remove with a slotted spoon; add the oil to the pan and fry the onions until softened; remove to casserole dish.
  • Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  • Dust the chicken pieces with a little flour, then put them in the frying pan and brown them lightly; pour in the warmed brandy and flambé it (or cook off alcohol); transfer the chicken pieces and liquid to the casserole and add the bacon, strained marinade (with tomato paste stirred in), garlic and mushrooms; cover and cook in a preheated oven at 300F for about 1 hour.
  • In the meantime, fry the small onions in butter with the sugar and a little water until glazed; add to the casserole and cook for a further 30 minutes; if the sauce needs thickening, stir in a few small knobs of beurre manié.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the chopped parsley over before serving.

Aveen
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I'm not a big fan of coq au vin, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again!


Joshua Goudlock
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This coq au vin recipe is a winner! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over egg noodles and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Joni Mia
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This coq au vin recipe is amazing! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Andriod Cell zone
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I've tried many coq au vin recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is incredibly tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Its beebah It's _beebah
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This coq au vin recipe is a keeper! It's now my go-to recipe for chicken. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is divine. I highly recommend it!


aiman awan
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I love this coq au vin recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Soli Eyasu
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This was my first time making coq au vin and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Charles Montes Jr
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This coq au vin recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Kallu Yadav
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I'm not a big fan of coq au vin, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again!


TiMuR
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This coq au vin recipe is a winner! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over egg noodles and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


XAFAR ZAXO
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This coq au vin recipe is amazing! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Sabbir Hamja
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I've tried many coq au vin recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is incredibly tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Baby Kho
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This coq au vin recipe is a keeper! It's now my go-to recipe for chicken. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is divine. I highly recommend it!


Kimbowa Peter
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I love this coq au vin recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Sufian Khurram
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This was my first time making coq au vin and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Alisha & Randall Howard
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I've made this coq au vin recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend it!


Cassandra Scott
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This coq au vin recipe is a winner! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.