About Coq au Vin
Coq au Vin is a classic French dish of chicken braised with wine, lardons, mushrooms, and optionally garlic. It is a dish that has deep roots in French culinary tradition and is a symbol of French comfort food. 🥘🌿
The dish is traditionally made with a robust red Burgundy wine. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together perfectly, resulting in a savory, rich taste that is perfect for savoring on a cold day.
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 500ml red wine
- 200g lardons
- 200g mushrooms, quartered
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the chicken pieces with lardons until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft and aromatic. 🍴
- Add the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes before returning the chicken and lardons to the pot.
- Pour in the wine, bring to a simmer, and cook slowly to let the flavors develop.
- Season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer until the chicken is tender.
- Serve hot with your choice of side dishes like mashed potatoes or crusty bread. 🍷