Description
This Coq au Vin features tender chicken pieces simmered in rich red wine with crispy bacon and hearty vegetables. Perfect for a comforting home-cooked meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces (115g) thick-cut bacon, diced (or pancetta)
- 3-4 pounds (1½-2kg) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- salt and pepper to season the chicken
- ½ pound (250g) carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons (10-12g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2-3g) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15g) minced garlic
- ¼ cup (60g) cognac or brandy
- 1½-2 cups (350-475g) dry red wine (burgundy, cabernet, etc.)
- 1½ cups (350g) chicken stock (homemade is best)
- 6-7 sprigs thyme (1 tablespoon (5-6g) fresh or 1½ teaspoons (3g) dried)
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1½ tablespoons (11-12g) all-purpose flour
- ½ pound (250g) whole pearl onions (frozen or fresh)
- ½ pound (250g) cremini mushrooms, stems removed and thickly sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons (8-12g) chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250℉ (120℃).
- Fry the bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over moderate low heat until lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside, keeping the pan hot.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brown in batches in the bacon grease for about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside with bacon.
- Melt the butter in the remaining fat, add carrots, onions, salt, and pepper, and cook for 10-12 minutes until the onions are lightly browned.
- Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking for another minute. Stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until a paste forms.
- Stir in Cognac, bacon, chicken, and any collected juices. Pour in wine and chicken stock, add thyme, and bring to a simmer.
- Add pearl onions, cover tightly, and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock if possible.
Feel free to substitute pancetta for the bacon for a different twist.
This dish pairs well with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg