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One day, I decided to make a Coq Au Vin. When I picked up my cookbook, I found this recipe handwritten by my mother.
Coq Au Vin
This is a simple and delicious recipe!
Interesting facts
I am thrilled to share with you my recipe for Coq Au Vin!
Servings
8
Prep time
35 minutes
Cooking time
45 to 60 minutes
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Quantitites | |
|---|---|---|
| salted butter | 45 ml (3 tablespoons) | |
| chicken breast | 2 | |
| flour | 15 ml (1 tablespoon) | |
| chicken thighs, deboned | 4 | |
| onion, chopped | 1 | |
| white mushrooms | 500 ml (2 cups) | |
| cognac | 15 ml (1 tablespoon) | |
| red wine, Bordeaux is best | 750 ml (3 cups) | |
| chicken stock | 250 ml (1 cup) | |
| fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage, your choice) | To taste |
Directions
- Position the baking rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Pour the flour into a deep dish. Coat the chicken in flour and gently shake to remove any excess.
- In a large oven-safe pan, melt the butter and brown the chicken. Set aside on a plate.
- In the same pan, cook the onion and mushrooms. Add butter as needed.
- Add the cognac and flambé, if desired.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add the herbs, wine and chicken stock. Adjust the seasoning.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or pasta!