Description
Coq au Vin is a classic French dish where chicken is braised in red wine with vegetables and herbs, resulting in a rich and flavorful stew. This recipe features tender chicken legs cooked in a savory red wine sauce with carrots, mushrooms, and bacon lardons.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 Chicken Legs
- 1 Bottle (750ml) Red Wine
- 150g (1 Cup) Carrots
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Black Peppercorns
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Head of Garlic
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 175ml (¾ Cup) Chicken Stock
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Softened Butter
- 1 tablespoon Plain Flour
- 100g (4oz) Bacon Lardons
- 8–10 Shallots
- 150g (1½–2 Cups) Small Chestnut Mushrooms
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Prepare the chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
- Brown Chicken: In a Dutch oven, brown the chicken legs in olive oil.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook carrots, mushrooms, shallots, and bacon lardons.
- Deglaze with Wine: Add red wine, chicken stock, and herbs; simmer.
- Thicken Sauce: Make a roux with butter and flour; stir into the stew.
- Serve: Enjoy the Coq au Vin with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in red wine overnight before cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg