Coq au Vin Recipe

Nothing brings people together like a rich and hearty meal- this Coq au Vin recipe is just perfect for that!

by Willie's Cacao
Serves
4
Course
Main
Prep. Time
40 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hrs 40 Mins
  • Ingredients
  • Method

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan).

2

Remove the legs, wings and breast meat from the chicken. Place the chicken carcass in a roasting tin and roast for 30–40 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer the carcass to a large pot.

3

Add 1 onion, the carrot, celery and 1 bouquet garni. Cover with cold water and simmer for 35–40 minutes. Strain, discarding the vegetables and bones.

4

Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Heat the butter and oil in a large casserole. Add the chicken and fry until the skin is evenly browned. Meanwhile, blitz the remaining onion and the garlic cloves in a food processor until finely chopped. Remove the chicken from the casserole, add the onion and garlic, along with the bacon, and fry until soft and brown.

5

Turn the heat up and deglaze the casserole with a good splash of red wine. Return the chicken legs and wings to the pot.

6

Pour in the remaining red wine and 150ml of stock. Add the remaining bouquet garni.

7

Cook over a low heat for 1 hour, topping up the liquid if necessary with stock. Add the chicken breasts and cook for a further 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.

8

Stir in the cacao to finish and serve with mashed potato.

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