Coq au vin is a recipe that sounds difficult. You don’t have to be a classically trained chef to make this classic French chicken recipe, though. Just follow our simple, step-by-step instructions and your kitchen will become a place of gourmet food greatness.
Although some form of coq au vin has likely existed since ancient times. It wasn’t truly popularized until the 20th century when Julia Child brought French cooking to the masses. Now you’re the next chef in line to make this rich and tender, red wine-based chicken stew packed with mushrooms, pearl onions, plenty more fresh veggies and bacon.
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Here’s what you’ll need:
1 bottle (750 mL) Pinot Noir or Shiraz wine
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 each bone-in skin-on chicken breasts, thighs, legs and wings, wing tips removed (about 3½ pounds)
8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
¾ cup pearl onions
1 cup small white mushrooms
1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1 cup coarsely chopped celery
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups unsalted chicken stock
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons brandy
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