Coq au Vin
Tender chicken, a rich red wine sauce, and slow cooking come together to create one of France's most iconic comfort dishes.
Recipe Information
⏱ Preparation: 20 min
🔥 Cooking: 2 hrs
⌛ Total: 2 hrs 20 min
⚙️ Difficulty: Medium
🍽 Servings: 4
🍗 Course: Main Course
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 750 ml red wine
- 200 g bacon lardons
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 bouquet garni
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Brown the chicken pieces in a Dutch oven with a drizzle of oil until golden on all sides.
- 2. Remove the chicken and sauté the bacon lardons, onion, and carrots.
- 3. Return the chicken to the Dutch oven.
- 4. Pour in the red wine until the chicken is covered.
- 5. Add the bouquet garni, then season with salt and black pepper.
- 6. Cover and simmer gently over low heat for about 2 hours.
- 7. Check that the chicken is perfectly tender before serving.
Chef's Tip
Prepare it the day before serving—it tastes even better when reheated.
Mistakes to Avoid
Using a poor-quality wine. Since it forms the base of the sauce, choose a wine you would enjoy drinking.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with fresh pasta or steamed potatoes.
The Spirit of This Recipe
A rich, rustic French classic that celebrates slow cooking and deep, comforting flavors.
