Coq au Vin Rouge with Rice and Savoy Cabbage

An easy take on the classic French chicken, bacon, and red wine stew cooked with mushrooms and pickling onions.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.1 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 21.2 grams 84.6 grams
Fat 39.7 grams 158.8 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Butter
Softened, for beurre manié
GrainsCereals
3
tbsp
Plain Flour
Seasoned with salt and pepper
25
g
Plain Flour
For beurre manié
Liquids
750
ml
Red Wine
Full-bodied
4
tbsp
Meat
125
g
Streaky Bacon
Cut into cubes or lardoons
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
Crushed
1
piece
Bouquet Garni
Bay leaves, thyme, orange zest, parsley, tarragon, leek
1
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh, chopped for garnish
OilsFats
Vegetables
3
piece
Shallots
Chopped
2
stick
Celery
Sliced
16
piece
250
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Boil red wine for 10 minutes until reduced by a quarter.
  • Sauté shallots, celery, and bacon in oil for 5 minutes and set aside.
  • Coat chicken thighs in seasoned flour and fry until browned on both sides.
  • Flambé the chicken with brandy and transfer to a casserole pot with vegetables.
  • Combine stock, tomato purée, garlic, and sugar with the wine and pour over chicken.
  • Add bouquet garni, cover, and cook in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Sauté mushrooms and onions in butter and add to the casserole for the final 30 minutes.
  • Whisk in optional beurre manié to thicken the sauce and garnish with parsley before serving.