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February 24, 2014 By Nicky 15 Comments

Classic Coq Au Vin

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Coq Au Vin is one of my favorite comfort foods. It combines a few of the best food groups; butter, bacon, and wine.

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Yeah, I know they aren’t really food groups, but they should be. Bacon especially, because bacon makes everything better.

I subscribe to the real food, clean eating philosophy. That basically means I eat foods from sources found in nature. There’s no processed ingredients or science experiment materials in my cooking. Real food is butter, whole milk, fresh no additive bacon (Applegate Farms is a great brand), fresh vegetables and fruits, grass-fed and free range meats, and whole grains. With butter, bacon, and alcohol I enjoy them but always on moderation.

This is a classic French dish. The name means Chicken with Wine. Slow braising makes this chicken fork tender. It’s one of those dishes that is great for a sit down family meal. Making time for a family meal is very important to use. We all get really busy and run short on time. Dinner is a time to slow down, reconnect with our loved ones, and enjoy our food.

Some Coq Au Vin recipes call for bottles of wine. My version calls for only 3 cups. A wine bottle holds 4 cups. So that’s means you have 3 cups of the chicken and 1 testing cup for you. After all you don’t want to use bad wine. Right? You don’t have to use expensive wine for this dish. I like to you Three Buck Chuck, Trader Joe’s brand wine, Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a great flavor and is only $2.99 a bottle. You can’t beat that!

This recipe uses a whole chicken cut up. If you prefer you can use other parts of a chicken. I like using just chicken thighs too. They can be cheaper than buying a whole chicken and the dark meat has tons of flavor. This dish is wonderful served with mashed potatoes, noodles, roasted red potatoes, or couscous. I like to serve it with egg noodles, a simple green salad, and fresh baguette. Simple, delicious, done!

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Yield: 4 servings

Coq Au Vin

Coq Au Vin - Classic French comfort food. Butter, bacon, chicken, and wine... Delicious. #realfood #wine #comfortfood #French
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch x 1 inch pieces
  • 6 tablespoons butter (4 tablespoons cold + 2 tablespoons softened)
  • Whole chicken, cut up into 10 pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup whiskey
  • 3 cups red wine
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 bay leafs
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • Chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, fry bacon over medium heat until light brown. Remove bacon and set aside.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the bacon drippings. Add chicken and brown on both sides, about 6 minutes per side.
  3. Add the whiskey to the chicken and cook 3 minutes. Add bacon. Cover Dutch oven and cook on medium low for 10 minutes, turning chicken once.
  4. Add wine and stock. Chicken should be just covered. If not, add enough water to cover. Add tomato paste, garlic, thyme, sage, and bay leaves. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Chicken will be fully cooked and juices will run clear when pierced with a fork. Remove chicken to a plate.
  5. Cool the stock a little and skim off fat from the top. Add sliced carrots. Bring stock to a boil and reduce broth to 3 cups, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and remove bay leaves.
  6. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Set aside.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter and flour until you form a thick paste. Whisk the paste to the chicken stock until incorporated. Return Dutch oven to heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Sauce will thicken.
  8. Return the chicken to the Dutch oven to coat with the sauce. Place on a plate. Add mushrooms to the sauce and add the sauce over the plated chicken.
  9. Serve immediately.
© Nicky

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About Nicky

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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Comments

  1. blankTammy says

    February 25, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Yum this looks amazing and I love that you cook with real foods.

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      February 26, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks Tammy. I’ve been cooking this way for a few years. Everything tastes so much better and I feel better knowing what I’m feeding my family.

      Reply
  2. blankRenee'sKitchenAdventures says

    February 25, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      February 26, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks Renee

      Reply
  3. blankAngela says

    February 27, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    This recipe looks so comforting. What a great meal for the family to enjoy together. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      February 27, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      You’re welcome Angela. I’m glad you enjoyed it

      Reply
  4. blankRachel Keeth // Lavender & Honey says

    February 27, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    Mmmm.. this looks wonderful! I’ve wanted to try cooking with wine (I’m not old enjoy to drink it yet), but had not known you could get good wine for such a good price.

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      February 27, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Trader Joe’s has a great selection of wine at all price points. When you’re able, you should be about to go into a store and ask the clerk for other recommendations too.

      Reply
  5. blankLisa says

    February 27, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Hi Nicky, I adore Coq au Vin. Your recipe looks great! Nice to find you and your blog via G+. I’m going to subscribe. Looking forward to following you! lisa

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      February 27, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      Hi Lisa. It’s great to connect with you today. I hope you’ll enjoy the recipes and articles I share. I’m following you back as well. Have a great weekend.

      Reply
  6. blankErlene says

    February 27, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Hi just stopping by to thank you for letting me participate as a co-host to the blog hop this week.

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      February 28, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      You’re very welcome Erlene. I haven’t had the chance to stop by and welcome you yet. It’s great having you join us this week.

      Reply
  7. blankSandra Butler says

    February 27, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    Coq au vin in one of my favourite! I make mine in the slow cooker and it’s to die for! I’ve never put whiskey in it before…next time I’m trying your recipe! Thanks!

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      February 28, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      Julia Child’s recipe called for cognac. When I first made her version, the closest thing I had was whiskey/bourbon. It adds a nice flavor. In the slow cooker, do you have any extra steps or do you just put everything together and cook?

      Reply
  8. blankCassi says

    February 28, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Whiskey AND wine? I never knew!

    Reply

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