Hearty Coq au Vin: Indulgent French Comfort in a Bowl

Experience the rich flavors of Coq au Vin, a classic French dish that transforms gatherings into cozy celebrations.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: French

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 whole chicken (preferably dark meat) cut into pieces
4 oz bacon or pancetta

For the Vegetables

1 cup pearl onions or chopped onions
2 medium carrots cut into small pieces
8 oz mushrooms any seasonal variety
4 cloves garlic chopped

For the Herbs and Seasoning

2 sprigs fresh thyme or dried thyme
2 leaves bay leaves

For the Liquids

750 ml red wine dry variety like Pinot Noir
2 cups chicken stock homemade or store-bought

For Thickening

2 tbsp flour or gluten-free flour

For Cooking

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

Dutch oven
Wooden Spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Coq au Vin

Prepare the chicken by seasoning it with salt and pepper, dusting with flour, then browning in butter and olive oil.
Cook the bacon in the same pot until crispy, then remove and leave the drippings.
Sauté the pearl onions, carrots, and mushrooms until softened, then add garlic and herbs.
Deglaze with red wine and simmer briefly to enhance flavors.
Return chicken and bacon to the pot, cover with stock, and simmer until chicken is tender.
Thicken the sauce by removing solids, reducing sauce, and optionally stirring in a slurry of flour and water.
Return everything to the pot, heat through and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers deepen in flavor and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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