Coq au Vin Recipe

Here’s a classic recipe for Coq au Vin Recipe, a traditional French dish that features chicken braised in red wine, along with mushrooms, lardons (bacon), and aromatic vegetables.

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1 Coq au Vin Recipe
1.1 Ingredients
1.2 Instructions
2 Serving Suggestions

Coq au Vin Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 (3.5 to 4 lb) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (or equivalent parts)
  • 4 ounces lardons or bacon, diced
  • 12 small pearl onions, peeled
  • 2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, halved
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the red wine, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
  1. Prepare the Ingredients:
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Reserve the marinade and strain it to remove solids.
  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook the lardons over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  1. Brown the Chicken:
  • In the same pot with the bacon fat, add olive oil if needed. Brown the chicken pieces in batches over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  1. Cook the Vegetables:
  • Add pearl onions to the pot and sauté until browned. Add mushrooms and cook until golden. Season with salt and pepper.
  1. Combine Ingredients:
  • Return the chicken and bacon to the pot. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat.
  • Pour in the reserved marinade and chicken stock, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  1. Braise the Chicken:
  • Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 30-40 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally until cooked through and tender.
  1. Finish and Serve:
  • Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Coq au Vin is traditionally served with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles to soak up the rich sauce.

Enjoy your homemade Coq au Vin! This dish is perfect for special occasions or a comforting family dinner.