Coq au vin

Try this simple yet impressive recipe for coq au vin. This classic French dish of tender, slow-cooked chicken is a timeless comfort food rich in flavour

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pan or casserole, season the chicken legs well and add to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning halfway, until browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Step 2

Tip the lardons and shallots into the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until they brown slightly.

Step 3

Add the chopped garlic and cook for a minute, before adding the tomato purée, thyme and bay leaves, and cooking for a minute more.

Step 4

Add the plain flour and cook for another minute.

Step 5

Pour in the red wine and chicken stock, add the mushrooms, then return the chicken legs to the pan and bring to the boil.

Step 6

Turn down the heat to a simmer and bubble gently for 1 hour until the sauce has thickened slightly and the chicken is meltingly tender. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley and serve.

↑Support creators by visiting their site 😊