A deep rich color from the red wine, the plate contains a few tender chicken thighs, with root vegetables and a light sauce topped with fresh herbs.

Gluten-Free Coq au Vin with Winter Vegetables

Name: Gluten-Free Coq au Vin with Winter Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: chicken thighs, skin on, 4; red wine, 2 cups; onion, 1 chopped; garlic cloves, 2 chopped; chicken stock, 1/2 cup; mushrooms, 10 oz sliced; carrots, 2 chopped; turnips, 2 chopped; fresh thyme, 1 tsp chopped; olive oil, 1 tbsp; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style French

Technique Braising

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: February 05, 2023

This recipe is inspired by the French classic dish, Coq au Vin. We've given it a gluten-free twist and made it seasonal, using winter vegetables with tender chicken thighs. Cooking the chicken in red wine, instead of white wine makes it heartier, warm and cozy, perfect for New York winter weather. The dish is fragrant and flavorful, making it perfect for a romantic dinner for two.

Ingredients (for 2)

Chicken thighs, skin on - 4
Red wine - 2 cups
Onion - 1 - chopped
Garlic cloves - 2 - chopped
Chicken stock - 1/2 cup
Mushrooms - 10 oz - sliced
Carrots - 2 - chopped
Turnips - 2 - chopped
Fresh thyme - 1 tsp - chopped
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - - to taste
Pepper - - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️👉🍳

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 - 🔥🫑🍳

Heat olive oil in an ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 3 - 🧂🐔👉🫕

Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in the Dutch oven. Brown chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from Dutch oven and set aside.
Step 4 - 🧅🧄🍄🥕🫕👉🍳

Add onions, garlic, mushrooms, turnips, and carrots to the Dutch oven and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 5 - 🍷🍗👉🍲

Add the red wine and chicken broth, stir and bring to a simmer.
Step 6 - 🐔👉🍲🌿

Return chicken to the Dutch oven. Sprinkle chopped thyme on top of the chicken.
Step 7 - 👉🍳🥘🌡️

Cover the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Step 8 - 👉🧂🪴

Remove from the oven, season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Step 9 - 🍲🔥🍽️

Serve hot.

Additional

This dish can be modified by using different types of winter vegetables or adding bacon. To include more veggies into the dish, add a side of roasted brussel sprouts or a winter salad. Enjoy this dish with a glass of red wine, like the one that was used for cooking.