Alton Brown’s Coq Au Vin

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Alton Brown's Coq Au Vin - A Classic French Comfort Food Recipe
in French

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken legs with thigh
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
6 ounces thick slab bacon , cubed
30 white pearl onions , blanched and peeled
8 ounces button mushrooms
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 bottles red wine ( preferably pinot noir or burgundy )
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 medium onion , quartered
2 stalks celery , quartered
2 medium carrots , quartered
5 garlic cloves , crushed
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
577
Sugar
6g
Fat
33g
Coq Au Vin is a classic French dish that translates to 'Rooster with Wine'. Traditionally made with rooster, the dish now uses chicken as a more readily available option. It's a rich and hearty comfort food, perfect for cooler weather. A red wine sauce is used to braise the chicken, which is then cooked low and slow until it's tender and falling off the bone. The addition of bacon, onions, and mushrooms add depth and flavor to the dish. Coq Au Vin is usually served with crusty bread or over egg noodles for a delicious and filling meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 250 F.
2.Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3.Put flour in a shallow bowl and dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess.
4.Add the bacon to a large Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat until crisp.
5.Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the drippings behind, and set aside.
6.Add the chicken to the pan, skin side down, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
7.Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
8.Add the onions and mushrooms to the pan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
9.Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
10.Add the butter to the pan and cook the tomato paste for 1-2 minutes.
11.Add the wine, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, chicken stock, and reserved bacon to the pan.
12.Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the chicken back to the pan.
13.Cover the Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven.
14.Cook for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone.

PROS

Coq Au Vin is a classic French comfort food, perfect for cooler weather.

The chicken is cooked in a rich and flavorful wine sauce, making it a savory and hearty meal.

CONS

This dish does take some time to prepare and cook, but the end result is worth it.

It can also be a bit heavy, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The vegetables in this dish provide a good source of vitamins and minerals. Red wine, in moderation, has been shown to have heart-healthy benefits due to its antioxidants.

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