Lyonnaise-style Coq Au Vin

Coq au Vin is a classic French dish that originated in the Burgundy region. This Lyonnaise-style Coq au Vin recipe adds a unique twist to the traditional dish by incorporating the flavors and techniques of Lyonnaise cuisine.

Lyonnaise-style Coq Au Vin

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 8 ounces bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 12 pearl onions, peeled
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then brown them in the bacon fat. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
  4. Pour in the red wine and chicken broth, then add the bouquet garni. Return the chicken and bacon to the pot, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  5. In a separate pan, melt the butter and stir in the flour to make a roux. Add this to the pot to thicken the sauce.
  6. In the same pan, sauté the pearl onions and mushrooms until golden, then add them to the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the bouquet garni and serve the Coq au Vin hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
35g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
25g

Supplies

Dutch oven Large pan Cutting board Sharp knife Wooden spoon

Tools

Measuring cups and spoons Cheesecloth for bouquet garni

Serving suggestions

Serve the Lyonnaise-style Coq au Vin with crusty French bread or over a bed of buttered egg noodles.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in red wine overnight before cooking.

Cost

$25