Coq Au Vin

21 Jul Coq Au Vin

Are you ready to elevate your cooking game with a mouthwatering and sophisticated dish? Look no further than this delectable Red Wine Braised Chicken recipe! With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends.

To start, gather these ingredients:

1 whole chicken, with skin on, cut into 12 pieces.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
100 gms carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
2 onions, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
3 strips of bacon, chopped
1/2 bottle (375 ml) of heavy-bodied red wine, such as Burgundy
1 cup good chicken stock
10 fresh thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup mushrooms, stems removed and thickly sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil

First, marinate the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Let it soak up the flavors for a tantalizing 12 hours. This step is crucial as it ensures that every bite of the chicken bursts with delightful aromas.

Next, in a thick-bottomed saucepan, heat some olive oil and sauté the finely chopped garlic and chopped celery. The aroma will start to fill your kitchen, making your mouth water in anticipation.

Add the chopped bacon to the pan and cook it until it releases its delicious fat. The bacon will add a rich and smoky flavor that perfectly complements the chicken.

In a separate pan, sear the marinated chicken pieces until they acquire a beautiful golden color. This step locks in the chicken’s juices, ensuring a tender and succulent result.

Now, back to the saucepan, add the sliced onions and let them sweat, followed by the mushrooms and carrots. Cooking them until they are half-done will preserve their natural textures and flavors.

Add butter to the pan and let it melt, then sprinkle in the flour and cook until it turns a rich golden color. This creates a thick and velvety sauce that will beautifully coat the chicken.

Pour in the luscious red wine, along with the thyme, and return the seared chicken to the pan. Cover it up and let it cook on low flame for 20 minutes. This slow and gentle cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a heavenly dish.

Before serving, add another tablespoon of butter on top to give the sauce a glorious shine. Now, your Red Wine Braised Chicken is ready to be enjoyed!

Present this masterpiece alongside some buttered parsley rice, grilled vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes. The combination of tender chicken bathed in a savory red wine sauce will make this dish a show-stopper at any dinner table.

Prepare this recipe with love, and your guests will be singing praises of your culinary skills! Enjoy a culinary adventure and create unforgettable memories with this tantalizing Red Wine Braised Chicken. Happy cooking!