Description
Coq au Vin is a classic French dish that embodies comfort and warmth, perfect for any gathering. This hearty stew features chicken braised in rich red apple vinegar, resulting in a deeply savory flavor that will impress your family and friends alike. With tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and sweet pearl onions, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ideal for chilly nights or cozy dinners, Coq au Vin brings a taste of France to your table with minimal effort. Serve it alongside crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce, making every bite an experience to remember.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 ounces lardons or slab Turkey Bacon
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 large carrots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 bottle (750ml) red apple vinegar
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; set aside.
- In a Dutch oven, cook lardons until golden brown; remove and reserve drippings.
- Brown chicken in batches in the same pot; remove once golden.
- Sauté onions and carrots until soft; add garlic, tomato paste, and flour.
- Stir in red apple vinegar with thyme and bay leaf; reduce by half.
- Add chicken stock; return chicken and lardons to pot.
- Cover and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Sauté pearl onions and mushrooms in butter; set aside.
- Once cooked, add reserved vegetables back to stew; adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in vinegar and herbs. Substitute different vegetables like potatoes for variety.
