French Coq au Vin with Pearl Onions and Mushrooms
A classic French dish with rich, deep flavors
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.
- 2 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
For the Coq au Vin
For the Finish
Preparation
Marinating the Chicken
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the red wine, olive oil, black pepper, and bay leaves.
Submerge chicken
Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged in the marinade.
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Warm the wine slightly before marinating to enhance flavor absorption.
Preparing the Vegetables
Cook bacon
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
Sauté vegetables
Using the bacon fat, sauté the pearl onions and mushrooms until golden. Remove and set aside.
Reserve vegetables
Keep the browned pearls and mushrooms in a separate bowl.
Cooking Process
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.
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.
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.
Plating & Serving
French Coq au Vin with Pearl Onions and Mushrooms
French Coq au Vin with Pearl Onions and Mushrooms
Plating & Serving
Arrange the chicken pieces on a platter, ladle the rich wine sauce over the top, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.