Best 3 Creamy Coq Au Vin Blanc Recipes

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**Creamy Coq au Vin Blanc: A Classic French Dish Made Easy**

Coq au vin blanc, a French classic, is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce made with white wine. This dish is not only flavorful but also versatile, as it can be prepared in various ways to suit different tastes and preferences. In this article, we will explore two delightful recipes for coq au vin blanc: a traditional version and a modern, creamy rendition. Both recipes are easy to follow and perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to savor the exquisite flavors of this French masterpiece.

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CREAMY COQ AU VIN BLANC



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One of my favorite recipes because of the nice cream sauce and dark meat chicken. A classic French recipe.

Provided by Jeffrey Mehlhorn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 bone-in chicken thighs with skin
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) package portobello mushroom caps
1 tomato, sliced
2 tablespoons white cooking wine, or to taste
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 cup chopped sweet onion

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs, Italian seasoning, and garlic; cook until chicken is browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Mix mushrooms and tomato into chicken mixture; reduce heat, cover pot, and cook until mushrooms are softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Drain accumulated juices from chicken-mushroom-tomato mixture into a separate saucepan and transfer chicken-mushroom-tomato mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour wine into saucepan with juices and bring to a boil. Add cream and Gruyere cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; mix into cream sauce until smooth and thickened. Pour sauce over chicken-vegetable mixture; top with onion.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 161.5 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 121.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

COQ AU VIN BLANC



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Just as Oregon borrows from Burgundy in vineyards planted with pinot noirs and chardonnays, that region also inspires dinner. The iconic boeuf bourguignon would not be the best choice with chardonnay, but this version of coq au vin, replacing Chambertin with chardonnay, couldn't be better. I went light with it, omitting the bacon lardons. And I gave a nod to Oregon's truffle crop by finishing the sauce with a gloss of black truffle butter. It's a modest investment that elevates the dish. A generous slab of unsalted butter (especially if it's high-fat European-style) could also bolster the sauce, though with less foxy intrigue.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon grape-seed oil
1 3 1/2-pound chicken, in 10 pieces without backbone, dried
Salt and ground white pepper
8 ounces white pearl onions, blanched 3 minutes and peeled
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
4 cloves garlic, sliced
9 ounces oyster mushrooms, trimmed, clumps separated
3/4 cup chardonnay
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter (unsalted or black truffle)
1 tablespoon minced tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat the oil on medium-high in a 4-quart stovetop casserole or sauté pan. Add the chicken, skin side down, as many pieces as fit comfortably. Cook until lightly browned, season with salt and pepper and turn to brown other side. Remove to a platter when done and repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Add the pearl onions to casserole and toss in fat until lightly browned. Remove to a dish. Reduce heat to low. Add the chopped onion, celery and garlic, cook until softened, and stir in the mushrooms. When they wilt, add the wine, bring to a simmer and season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Return chicken to casserole with any accumulated juices, baste, cover and cook 30 minutes, basting a few more times. Remove the chicken to a platter.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and cook the sauce and mushrooms about 5 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly. Lower heat, add the pearl onions and butter. When butter melts, check seasonings, return chicken to casserole, baste and simmer a few minutes. Serve from casserole or transfer to a deep platter. Scatter the tarragon on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 760, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1425 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COQ AU VIN BLANC



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

10 slices bacon, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 organic chickens, about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds each, quartered, rinsed and patted dry
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups full-bodied dry white wine, such as white Burgundy, or a California Chardonnay
1 1/2 cups rich chicken stock
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
8 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
30 small pearl onions, peeled
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup minced shallots (2 large shallots)
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
Egg noodles, cooked according to package directions, accompaniment
1 pound button mushrooms, wiped clean and halved or quartered if large (should match size of pearl onions)
Braised Leeks, recipe follows
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons tomato paste
Pinch pepper
4 large leeks, tough outer leaves discarded and leeks trimmed to about 7-inches in length
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large, heavy Dutch oven over high heat fry the bacon until crisp and all of the fat is rendered. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the crisp bacon bits to paper towels to drain. Set aside and reserve.
  • Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper. Brown the chicken pieces in the hot bacon fat, working in batches, if necessary, until golden on all sides. Transfer the chicken pieces to a large plate or bowl and set aside. Remove all but about 4 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the Dutch oven. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onion, pearl onions, shallots and garlic cloves to the Dutch oven and cook until soft, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook for 7 minutes longer, or until they've released most of their liquid and have begun to brown. Add the flour and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Slowly add the wine and stock, stirring constantly. Add the thyme, bay leaves reserved bacon and chicken. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook the sauce at a gentle simmer for 15 minutes, until liquid is slightly thickened. Bring the sauce to a boil and cover the pot. Place in the oven and cook for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is very tender. Transfer the chicken pieces to a serving dish and cover loosely to keep warm. Return pot to medium-low heat. Skim any fat from the surface of the cooking liquid and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the heavy cream and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Return the chicken to the Dutch oven and cook for a few minutes to heat through, then serve.
  • Serve with egg noodles and Braised Leeks. Garnish with chopped parsley.
  • Using a sharp knife, trim most of the roots off the ends of the leeks, leaving enough so that the leek remains attached at the bottom. Cut each leek lengthwise into halves or quarters, as desired. Run leeks under cold running water, using fingers to loosen and remove any dirt or sand from between the leaves.
  • In a heavy skillet or saute pan that has a tight fitting lid, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks to the skillet with any water that is clinging to the leaves from washing them. Cook the leeks, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the stock and thyme and lower the heat to medium-low. Braise the leeks, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until the leeks are very tender. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients, especially the chicken. Free-range, organic chicken will yield the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Use a good quality white wine. A dry, crisp wine will work best.
  • Don't boil the sauce. Simmer it gently over low heat until it has thickened.
  • Serve the coq au vin blanc immediately with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

This creamy coq au vin blanc is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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