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Classic Coq au Vin with Red Wine and Pearl Onions

Name: Classic Coq au Vin with Red Wine and Pearl Onions
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 bottle (750ml) red wine, preferably Burgundy or Pinot Noir; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 2 bay leaves; 4 chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone-in; 100g bacon, diced; 200g pearl onions, peeled; 250g button mushrooms, halved; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Coq au Vin is a traditional French stew made with chicken, red wine, and aromatic ingredients, delivering a hearty and comforting dish perfect for any dinner.

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·By Ethan Brooks·June 22, 2025

Classic Coq au Vin with Red Wine and Pearl Onions — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken Marinade

For the Coq au Vin

For the Finish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 679 kcal
Protein: 39.75 g
Carbs: 16 g
Fat: 35.5 g
Fiber: 1.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2717 kcal
Protein: 159 g
Carbs: 64 g
Fat: 142 g
Fiber: 7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 bottle (750ml) red wine preferably Burgundy or Pinot Noir	640	1	19	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	239	0	0	27	0
1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground	6	0	1	0	1
2 bay leaves	0	0	0	0	0
4 chicken thighs and drumsticks bone-in	860	107	0	48	0
100g bacon diced	541	37	1	42	0
200g pearl onions peeled	72	2	16	0	3
250g button mushrooms halved	56	8	8	1	3
3 cloves garlic minced	13	1	3	0	0
1 tablespoon tomato paste	13	0	3	0	0
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour	56	2	12	0	0
1 cup chicken stock	15	1	1	1	0
2 sprigs fresh thyme	1	0	0	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons unsalted butter	204	0	0	23	0
Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish	1	0	0	0	0

These nutrition facts are estimates and should not be considered dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the red wine, olive oil, black pepper, and bay leaves.
2
Submerge chicken
Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged in the marinade.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Tip: Warm the wine slightly before marinating to enhance flavor absorption.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Cook bacon
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
2
Sauté vegetables
Using the bacon fat, sauté the pearl onions and mushrooms until golden. Remove and set aside.
3
Reserve vegetables
Keep the browned pearls and mushrooms in a separate bowl.

How to Make Classic Coq au Vin with Red Wine and Pearl Onions

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Searing the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, pat dry, and season with salt. In a Dutch oven, brown the chicken pieces on all sides, then remove and set aside.
2
Building the Stew
In the same pot, add garlic and tomato paste, cooking briefly before stirring in flour. Gradually add reserved wine marinade and chicken stock, scraping up the browned bits at the bottom.
3
Simmering to Perfection
Return the chicken, bacon, and thyme to the pot. Cover and simmer gently over low heat for about 1.5 hours until the chicken is tender.