Coq au Vin might look like a rich, fancy French stew… but its origins tell a very different story.
In this video, I’ll show you how to make this iconic dish the traditional way, while uncovering the real reason it was invented in the first place. From humble ingredients to bold, slow-cooked flavour, Coq au Vin is a dish that proves great food doesn’t need to be complicated.
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4 – Bone-in Chicken Thighs
2 – Bone-in Chicken Drumsticks
150g (5.2oz) – Bacon or Lardons, Diced
200g (7.05oz) – Brown Mushrooms, Halved
6 – Shallots, Peels, and Halved
4 – Garlic Cloves, Crushed
2 Cup (500ml) – Dry Red Wine (Pinot Noir, Burgundy, or Côtes du Rhône)
1 Cup (250ml) – Chicken Stock
1 Tbsp (20g) – Tomato Paste
2 Tbsp (15g) – Plain Flour
2 Tbsp (40ml) – Olive Oil
3 – Dry or Fresh Bay Leaves
6 – Sprigs of Thyme
Salt & Pepper
2 1/2 Tbsp (50ml) – Cognac or Brandy
Any alcohol can be substituted for chicken or vegetable stock.
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38 Comments
What country or dish should I do next? Please drop a like on the video, let's get the engagement up on the channel 🙌
Back in the 60's my mom watched Julia child make this on TV and used her recipe. It was really good. My Dad used to call it "drunken chicken"!
It looks delicious 😋, but unfortunately mushrooms upset me no end. I will have to think of an alternative. Love the video, and yes please, definitely want to see more recipes like this.
A no-fuss ingredients explanation and method makes for a great video of how to get a beautiful looking outcome with this culinary classic. Top job Jack! Cheers from AKL.
Yummy 😊 Thank you. Would love to see your take on the Italian chicken cacciatore
hi jack, I’m definitely going to have a crack at this. Not sure if you’ve already done one, but I’d love to see your take on ‘boeuf bourguignon’😊
Long time since I made this, gonna have to revisit this 👍❤️🇬🇧
i'm going to give this a go with some early season duck. They are not as fatty in the fall as in the winter months, and I think this maybe a good application. Inspired by Chef's description of old, stringy hens lol
Mmmmm soooooo tasty!
Would love to see some soup meal preps with fall coming!
Actually really enjoyed the succinct but rich education on history. Love this! Definitely feel like I'm becoming more cultured while learning an awesome skill. Great work Jack. Never thought I'd rush to click on anyones cooking videos
What pans do you use?
I love how such simple ingredients can make a fantastic dish
yes please Jack, show us more like this and we can be fancy at home
Love this very traditional, very rustic French dish. Your recipe is essentially the same as the Pol Martin recipe that I've been making for 30+ years. I generally use bone-in, skin-on thighs, but sometimes shake it up and use skinless, or even cubed chicken breasts, sometimes serve on rustic mashed padadas, but have also served it on a bed of rice. A dry white wine, not traditional, also works well. I haven't made this for some time, but you've reminded me that I should. And btw, Jack, what I love best about your channel (I haven't missed a release since I discovered it!) is that you really present very simply (a classic coq au vin in under 5 minutes!) so that it's interesting and relevant for the most seasoned (pardon the pun) pro home chef, but also very doable for the kitchen novice. It would be very hard to pick a fave video of yours. But a classic coq au vin, and presented in under 5 minutes to really illustrate the simplicity of this rustic gem, that's definitely right up there. Cheers from Canada! 😉
Oh I always thought this would be more complicated. This will be definitely something I make in my next weekly menu. My hubby will love this. Great video yet again Chef Jack. Please do more like this Jack. I have missed this part of your channel.
I'm drooling just watching this meal come together, stunning and delicious, great recipe Chef Jack
woo!!! new format lets gooooooo!!!!!
Hi Chef Jack, have missed quite some videos.. have come back and watching this beautifully created video. Also love the recipe,so true it's really overwhelming just reading the name and seen so many videos on it, but you just make everything so simple and easy ( not everybody can be a good teacher 😊) will think of something to suggest to you for sure.
Fantastic, simple recipe . . . your ingredients, and method, are exactly the same as I use for my beef bourguignon (substitute the cheapest stewing steak for the chicken) . . . for such simple dishes the depth of flavour is amazing. I server with creamy, creamy mash and sauteed garlic/asparagus . . . thanks for reminding me what to make for Sunday lunch!
Brilliant!! ⭐️We love this sort of cooking. More stews/casseroles (beef/lamb/chicken) would be sooo helpful. Thanks Jack. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Please do more of these classic dishes especialy french , cheers Alister in Ballarat.😋🥘🍲🥫
Have to try this, like you said I always thought it's much harder to do
Great video! Nice work x
Great 🙏, thanks Jack ? .
I wish I liked dark meat chicken. 🤮
Looks really good otherwise.
More more more! Your meal prep videos are great but variety is the spice of life so they say
Love this video. Thank you sharing a culinary staple and breaking it down to follow step by step.
Personally, I like the dish recipes more than meal prep oriented. But love your videos regardless.
Thank you Jack, this is great. Explaining these traditional recipes is so valuable – please continue doing so. For those who have mastered the daily cooking, this is the next challenge.
Looks very doable & looks delicious too!! I will have to try this soon!! (Also, my oven doesn't work, so any stove-top dish that's not TOO time consuming is welcome!) Thank you!!
Love this classic cooking
Looks very tasty. However one word of caution, which applies to all chefs/cooks on Youtube. Please speak slowly so we can properly understand your comments !
been following your channel for almost 4 years now, i love all the meal prep content but i do wish to see more challnging recepies and videos like this, just like the videos from the very begining. more salads soups desersts and anything beside another pasta recipe will be amazing. thanks chef!
Loving the content and the ingredient picture in the beginning 👌
Great video Jack!
I love this kind of food. Great recipe and thanks for the demo. As you say, keep it simple.
Sorry chef… This is nothing like coq au vin.