The dish, served on a rustic white ceramic plate, is bursting with colors. The dark sheen of the plum-glazed chicken sits in the center, surrounded by a halo of vibrant, lightly caramelized plum slices. The herbs scattered elegantly across the top add just the right touch of color and texture. Each serving is garnished with an upright sprig of thyme. It is indeed a painter's palette on a plate.

Plum-Glazed Coq au Vin with Thyme

Name: Plum-Glazed Coq au Vin with Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ripe but firm plums, 8 divided; chicken thighs and chicken drumsticks, 4 chicken thighs and 4 chicken drumsticks none; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning none; olive oil, 2 tablespoons none; shallots, 2 finely chopped; garlic cloves, 4 finely chopped; red wine, 1 cup none; chicken broth, 1/2 cup none; sprigs of fresh thyme, 4 none; butter, 2 tablespoons none; honey, 2 tablespoons none

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style French

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: August 11, 2023

This magnificent recipe is an avant-garde amalgamation of French cuisine and the richness of seasonal plums. It intertwines the juicy sweetness of plums with the slow-cooked tenderness of a juicy chicken and flavorsome herbs.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ripe but firm plums - 8 - divided
Chicken thighs and chicken drumsticks - 4 chicken thighs and 4 chicken drumsticks - none
Salt and freshly ground black pepper - for seasoning - none
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Shallots - 2 - finely chopped
Garlic cloves - 4 - finely chopped
Red wine - 1 cup - none
Chicken broth - 1/2 cup - none
Sprigs of fresh thyme - 4 - none
Butter - 2 tablespoons - none
Honey - 2 tablespoons - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥄🍯🔥

Puree 4 plums and strain the juice. In a saucepan, simmer the juice with honey until it thickens to a glaze consistency.
Step 2 - 🍗🧂🌶

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🍳🔥🍗

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Step 4 - 🧅🍷🍳

In the same skillet used for chicken, add the shallots and garlic, sauté until they are soft and brown. Deglaze the skillet with the red wine.
Step 5 - 🍲🌿🍑

Add the chicken broth, thyme sprigs, and 4 sliced plums to the skillet. Bring it to a simmer.
Step 6 - 🍗👉🍳

Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook the chicken until tender and fully cooked.
Step 7 - 🍵🔥🧈

Uncover the skillet, if the sauce is too thin, simmer it until it thickens. Add butter, stir until melted and combined.
Step 8 - 🍗🖌️🍯

Brush the chicken with the thick plum glaze. The remaining glaze can be served on the side or drizzled on top.
Step 9 - 🍽️🍗🍷

Serve the Coq au Vin with the sauce and cooked plums on a plate.

Additional

Though the dish may sound sophisticated, it's quite easy to make and can be a fun kitchen project on weekends. The chicken can be substituted with tofu for a vegetarian option. Also, kids might enjoy brushing the chicken with the plum glaze. Don't forget the Instagram snap before everyone digs in!