Coq au Vin
Classic French chicken stew in red wine.
Category
Main Course
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
60 minutes
Style
French
Technique
Braising
Diet Friendly
Gluten-Free
Daily recipe · July 14, 2023
A little about this dish
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
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Step 1 — 🍗🧂Season the chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper.
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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.
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Step 3 — 🍗🔥In the same pot, brown the chicken pieces on all sides until golden. Remove the browned chicken and set aside.
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Step 4 — 🍄🥕🧅Add the mushrooms, carrots, onions, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
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Step 5 — 🌾🥣Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat.
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Step 6 — 🍷🍗🥣Pour in the red wine, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
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Step 7 — 🍗🥓🍲Return the chicken and bacon to the pot. Add the bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.
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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.
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Step 9 — 🌿🧂Remove the bay leaves and skim any excess fat from the surface of the stew.
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Step 10 — 🍽️🌿Serve the Coq au Vin garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
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Step 11 — 🥖🥔Pair with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.
A final fox tip
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.