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Coq au Vin Classic Style

Coq au Vin Classic Style

A delectable Coq au Vin Classic Style recipe featuring tender chicken simmered in rich red wine that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 cup red wine preferably Burgundy or Pinot Noir
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 4 oz bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 pieces carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Chop vegetables and measure out wine.
  2. Sear bacon in a large Dutch oven until crispy; remove and set aside.
  3. Brown chicken thighs skin-side down until golden; remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and celery in the rendered fat until softened (about 5 minutes).
  5. Deglaze the pot with red wine; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add chicken stock, thyme, bay leaves, cooked bacon, and browned chicken back to the pot.
  7. Cover partially and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 36gFat: 15g

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and often tastes better the next day.

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