Coq au Vin
If you’re planning a special dinner, coq au vin is a wonderful choice. This rich and tasty French recipe combines chicken, wine, and aromatic herbs, creating a dish that’s both comforting and impressive for any occasion.
Ingredients :
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3 cup pinot noir red wine
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 ounces bacon chopped
- 14 ounces white button mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic `
- 7 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 ½ cups baby potatoes
Directions :
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the chicken to a large bowl or container and add bay leaf, thyme, oregano, and wine. Stir to incorporate, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour but up to overnight.
- Once sufficiently marinated, remove the chicken, pat it dry, and set it aside.
- Transfer the remaining marinade to a large pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In another pot or a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, remove from the pot and set aside.
- Next, add the bacon to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, then remove it and set aside.
- Add the mushrooms to the pot and cook for 4-6 minutes until caramelized.
- Use the butter to deglaze the pot then add the garlic and cook until aromatic.
- Whisk in the flour to create a roux and allow it to cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and the red wine marinade.
- Add the chicken back into the pot along with the bacon, mushrooms, carrots, and potatoes, and stir to incorporate.
- Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30-45 minutes until the chicken is tender and falls off the bone.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
