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Coq au Vin

Coq au Vin

Prep time: 90 minServes: 6

Pairs with

Same wine in the pot as in the glass — that's the whole point. A Burgundy or other pinot noir-based red with earthy tones.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, jointed (or 6 thighs)
  • 200g bacon lardons
  • 200g pearl onions
  • 200g button mushrooms, halved
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 bottle red wine (Burgundy)
  • 200ml chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves, thyme
  • Butter, olive oil
  • Parsley
  • Mashed potatoes or bread

Method

  1. 11. Brown the chicken pieces in butter and oil. Remove.
  2. 22. Fry bacon until crispy. Add pearl onions and mushrooms, brown 5 minutes.
  3. 33. Add garlic and tomato paste. Dust with flour, stir 1 minute.
  4. 44. Pour in wine and stock. Return the chicken. Add bay leaves and thyme.
  5. 55. Simmer covered for 45–60 minutes until the chicken is cooked and tender.
  6. 66. Top with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes.