COQ AU VIN (CHICKEN BRAISED IN WINE)

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A French classic - a delicious stew that deserves only a truly free-range bird, or an old hen or rooster.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (use a wine you'd enjoy drinking)
3 -5 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
8 whole peppercorns
3 -5 sprigs parsley
1 medium free-range chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces bacon, cut into strips or lardons
2 large onions, chopped roughly
1 tablespoon tomato paste
plain flour
1 1/2 fluid ounces brandy
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 ounces button mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
20 small white pearl onions
2 ounces butter
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon plain flour, mixed with
1 teaspoon butter, to make a paste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Bring the red wine to the boil with the sprigs of thyme, parsley, bay leaves and peppercorns, then leave to cool for 1 hour; pour the wine over the chicken pieces and marinate for 12 hours.
  • Fry the bacon in a frying pan, remove with a slotted spoon; add the oil to the pan and fry the onions until softened; remove to casserole dish.
  • Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  • Dust the chicken pieces with a little flour, then put them in the frying pan and brown them lightly; pour in the warmed brandy and flambé it (or cook off alcohol); transfer the chicken pieces and liquid to the casserole and add the bacon, strained marinade (with tomato paste stirred in), garlic and mushrooms; cover and cook in a preheated oven at 300F for about 1 hour.
  • In the meantime, fry the small onions in butter with the sugar and a little water until glazed; add to the casserole and cook for a further 30 minutes; if the sauce needs thickening, stir in a few small knobs of beurre manié.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the chopped parsley over before serving.

Treisy Gogh
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This coq au vin recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for.


Twaha Styles
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This coq au vin recipe is a winner! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Kedembittle Aychluhem
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I love this coq au vin recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Zenobia Van Der Westhuizen
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This coq au vin recipe is delicious! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Edward Edward
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I made this coq au vin recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Roza Ndlovu Leone rose
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This coq au vin recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and decadent.


MD JuYeL RaNa MD JuYeL RaNa
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I love this coq au vin recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it.


Khaled Manna
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This coq au vin recipe is a must-try! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and decadent.


Corrine “C.C” Douglas
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I've made this coq au vin recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Shamiel Du Plessis
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This coq au vin recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for.


K Ragubhai
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This coq au vin recipe is a winner! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Ben Love
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I love this coq au vin recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


David Burnett
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This coq au vin recipe is delicious! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Zemat meles Zemichael
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I made this coq au vin recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajabaxa Muzawar
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This coq au vin recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and decadent.


Md Jihadhossen
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I love this coq au vin recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I especially love the way the chicken falls apart in the sauce.


Promise Okechukwu
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This was my first time making coq au vin and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty.


Md Mubin
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I've made this coq au vin recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend it!


Shila Francina
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This coq au vin recipe is a keeper! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.