Coq au Vin

Chicken roasted with bacon, shallots, and white wine, served with smooth, creamy potatoes folded with crème fraîche and fresh herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1062.6 kcals 4250.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.1 grams 168.2 grams
Fat 51.1 grams 204.4 grams
Protein 83.2 grams 332.6 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
10
g
Butter
small knob
150
ml
25
g
110
g
Crème Fraîche
can substitute with single cream
Liquids
250
ml
Meat
1.5
kg
Chicken
jointed
150
g
Bacon
diced or lardons
NutsSeeds
3
sprig
1
sprig
1
tsp
3
piece
Garlic
crushed
1
handful
Parsley
chopped fresh flatleaf
1
to taste
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Vegetables
10
piece
Shallots
French shallots, peeled
350
g
Mushrooms
mixed such as oyster and chestnut, sliced
800
g
Potatoes
peeled and chopped

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 220°C and arrange chicken, bacon, shallots, and herbs in a roasting tin with seasoning.
  • Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and roast for 20 minutes.
  • Add white wine to the tin and roast for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Fry mushrooms and garlic in butter and remaining oil for 5 minutes, then add to the chicken tin with parsley.
  • Boil chopped potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain.
  • Mash the potatoes until completely smooth.
  • Melt butter in milk over medium heat, beat into potatoes, then fold in crème fraîche and salt.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce on top of a heap of mashed potatoes.