Coq au Vin Blanc (Chicken in White Wine Sauce)

Name: Coq au Vin Blanc (Chicken in White Wine Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 chicken leg quarters (or 8 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone in); 1 tsp sea salt flakes; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (, divided); 4 strips streaky smoked bacon (, chopped); ½ tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion (, finely diced); 1 celery stick (, very finely diced); 6 shallots (, roughly chopped or left whole if small); 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, such as cremini, sliced; 3 ½ oz (100g) wild mushrooms (, whole if small (optional)); 3 cloves garlic (, thinly sliced); ½ tsp salt; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 2 tbsp flour; 1 cup (250ml) dry white wine (, I used Chardonnay); 2 tbsp brandy ((optional)); 1 tbsp lemon juice (, or to taste); 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock (or broth); 1 bay leaf; 4 tbsp cream (, heavy / double); salt and pepper (, to taste); 2 tbsp parsley (, finely chopped)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

This Coq au Vin Blanc is French comfort food at its best—hearty, flavorful yet sophisticated. Whether you’re cooking for friends, family, or a fancy dinner, this recipe is sure to impress.

Updated at: Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:12:50 GMT