Description
Experience the warmth of Coq au Vin, a delightful French chicken dish bursting with savory flavors and perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, quartered
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pearl onions or chopped yellow onions
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add olive oil and brown the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add minced garlic, pearl onions, carrots, and mushrooms. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Seasoning: Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in low-sodium chicken broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for approximately 1 hour until the chicken is tender and flavors meld together.
- Serve: Serve Coq au Vin warm in deep bowls alongside crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: You can enhance flavor by adding root vegetables like parsnips for extra sweetness. Add fresh herbs such as rosemary or parsley for an aromatic finish.