A beautifully plated dish with tender chicken, bacon, and mushrooms in a dark, rich sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.

Coq au Vin

Name: Coq au Vin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: chicken thigh, 4; chicken drumstick, 4; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; bacon, 4 slices diced; button mushroom, 10 ounces quartered; carrot, 2 sliced; onion, 2 chopped; garlic clove, 3 minced; all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons; red wine, 2 cups; chicken broth, 1 cup; tomato paste, 2 tablespoons; bay leaf, 2; fresh thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon; fresh rosemary leaves, 1 teaspoon; chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style French

Technique Braising

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: July 14, 2023

Celebrate Bastille Day with this visually stunning and iconic French dish. Coq au Vin, a classic chicken stew cooked in red wine, is a perfect choice for this occasion. With its rich flavors and elegant presentation, it's sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients (for 4)

Chicken thigh - 4
Chicken drumstick - 4
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Bacon - 4 slices - diced
Button mushroom - 10 ounces - quartered
Carrot - 2 - sliced
Onion - 2 - chopped
Garlic clove - 3 - minced
All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
Red wine - 2 cups
Chicken broth - 1 cup
Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
Bay leaf - 2
Fresh thyme leaves - 1 teaspoon
Fresh rosemary leaves - 1 teaspoon
Chopped fresh parsley - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍗🧂

Season the chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper.
Step 2 - 🥓🍳

In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
Step 3 - 🍗🔥

In the same pot, brown the chicken pieces on all sides until golden. Remove the browned chicken and set aside.
Step 4 - 🍄🥕🧅

Add the mushrooms, carrots, onions, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
Step 5 - 🌾🥣

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat.
Step 6 - 🍷🍗🥣

Pour in the red wine, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
Step 7 - 🍗🥓🍲

Return the chicken and bacon to the pot. Add the bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.
Step 8 - ⏳🍲

Cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 1 hour, until the chicken is tender and the flavors have melded together.
Step 9 - 🌿🧂

Remove the bay leaves and skim any excess fat from the surface of the stew.
Step 10 - 🍽️🌿

Serve the Coq au Vin garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Step 11 - 🥖🥔

Pair with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.

Additional

Coq au Vin is traditionally made with rooster, but chicken is a more accessible and equally delicious alternative. For a festive touch, consider serving this dish with a glass of red wine and a side of French baguette. Kids can help with simple tasks like seasoning the chicken and stirring the stew.