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Julia Child's Coq Au Vin

Julia Child's Coq au Vin Recipe

Julia Child's coq au vin is a French classic perfect for a winter meal. This dish is made with chicken, wine, mushrooms, and bacon and is sure to please any crowd.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Chef's Delight
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 635 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Peeler
  • Chopping Board
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Chicken Thighs
  • 4 Chicken Drumsticks
  • 1 ½ cups Red Wine
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 3 strips Bacon (cut into ½ inch pieces)
  • 1 medium Onion (quartered then thinly sliced)
  • 4 medium Carrots (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms (thickly sliced)
  • 8 ounces Pearl Onions (peeled)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves

Instructions
 

  • Put four chicken thighs and drumsticks in a medium bowl, pour red wine and chicken stock over the top, and keep it aside.
  • Remove the chicken from the wine marinade and let it dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken in a pan, and sear until it is golden on both sides.
  • In a saucepan, cook sliced bacon over medium-high heat until the bacon is crispy for about 8 minutes.
  • Now cook sliced onion and carrots in a saucepan until the onion is golden brown for about 7-8 minutes. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook it for a minute.
  • Add tomato paste to a saucepan and cook until it is fragrant and darkens.
  • Pour wine marinade into the pan and scrape the bottom to remove bits.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and sprinkle the thyme. Simmer the pan for 20 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, add sliced mushrooms and sauté over medium-high heat until brown for about 10 minutes. Once cooked, add the peeled pearl onions and cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Whisk together two tablespoons of flour and two tablespoons of softened butter in a small bowl.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and add the flour mixture. Stir it into the tomato sauce mixture and let it thicken. Season it with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and top with the cooked bacon and mushrooms. Sprinkle with a bit of fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 1220mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10509IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 3mg
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