The Ultimate Guide to Making Coq Au Vin

🍗Coq Au Vin is a classic French dish made with chicken, wine, mushrooms, and onions.

🍷The dish gets its name from the traditional use of rooster and red wine (coq is French for rooster and vin is French for wine).

🥓Lardons, which are thick strips of bacon, are traditionally used in Coq Au Vin, but regular bacon can be used as a substitute.

🍲Coq Au Vin is typically served with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta as a side dish.

⏲️The dish requires marinating the chicken overnight and cooking it in the oven for about 45 minutes.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken legs and thighs?

—Yes, you can use chicken breasts in Coq Au Vin, but the dish is traditionally made with legs and thighs for more flavor and tenderness.

What type of wine should I use?

—Traditionally, Coq Au Vin is made with red wine, such as Pinot Noir or Burgundy, but you can use any dry red wine that you prefer.

Can I make Coq Au Vin without alcohol?

—Yes, you can substitute the wine with chicken or vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic version of Coq Au Vin.

What other vegetables can I add to the dish?

—While mushrooms and onions are the traditional vegetables used in Coq Au Vin, you can add other vegetables like carrots, pearl onions, or potatoes to customize the dish to your taste.

Can I freeze leftovers?

—Yes, Coq Au Vin can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just make sure to cool it completely before transferring it to an airtight container or freezer bag.

00:00Introduction to the main objective of the YouTube channel: turning viewers into excellent cooks in the kitchen.

00:18Explanation of what Coq Au Vin means and the traditional ingredients used.

01:11Instructions for marinating the chicken with wine, pearl onions, and fresh thyme overnight in the fridge.

03:00Preparing the chicken for cooking by drying it off and seasoning it with salt and pepper.

03:57Rendering bacon and using the fat to sear the chicken until crispy and golden brown.

05:43Cooking the mushrooms, carrots, and onions in the same pan, then adding garlic and tomato paste.

06:40Adding flour as a thickening agent and gradually incorporating chicken stock and wine.

08:02Returning the chicken and vegetables to the pan and transferring it to the oven to cook for 45 minutes.

09:20Testing the cooked Coq Au Vin and discussing possible side dishes to serve with it.