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Julia Child’s Coq au Vin Recipe: Classic French Comfort Food

Julia Child’s Coq au Vin Recipe: Cozy French Comfort Awaits

Julia Child’s Coq au Vin Recipe: Classic French Comfort Food embodies the essence of rustic cooking.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken (skin-on, bone-in) Chicken thighs preferred for moisture
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Red Wine Rich Burgundy or Pinot Noir
  • 4 slices Bacon Can substitute with pancetta
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Ketchup can be used in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for a gluten-free option
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock Vegetable stock can be used
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Onions Pearl onions preferred
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Cremini or button mushrooms
  • 2 medium Carrots Parsnips can be used instead
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic preferred
For the Aromatics
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme Fresh thyme recommended
  • 1 piece Bay Leaf Remove before serving

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Zip-lock bag
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large zip-lock bag, combine chicken pieces with red wine, thyme, bay leaf, and minced garlic. Seal and marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving fat in the pot.
  3. Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and brown skin-side down in the same pot for about 10 minutes, then turn for another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken and sauté onions, carrots, and mushrooms in the remaining fat for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, sprinkle flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add marinade and chicken stock, stirring to combine.
  6. Return chicken and bacon to the pot, add thyme and bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. After 30 minutes, add pearl onions and simmer uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Choose chicken thighs for a juicier dish. Use a splatter guard to keep cooking tidy. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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