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Coq au Vin

4 people · Braised dishes / Holiday meals

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Chicken slowly braised in red wine – a Burgundian classic for special occasions. Sven's family-friendly version with bacon, mushrooms and a rich sauce.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 25 minutes
  • Braising time: approx. 90 minutes
  • Total: approx. 2 hours

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 4 servings.

Energy
≈ 875 kcal
Protein
≈ 57.5 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 9.5 g
Fat
≈ 57.6 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 2 onions · ≈ 200.0 g
  • 2 carrots · ≈ 160.0 g
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste · ≈ 30.0 g
  • clarified butter · ≈ 10 g
  • 1.5 kg chicken thighs · ≈ 1050 g · Estimated edible amount without bones or shells

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg chicken thighs
  • 200 g bacon
  • 250 g mushrooms
  • 2 onions
  • 2 carrots
  • 500 ml red wine
  • 300 ml chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt
  • pepper
  • clarified butter

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken and sear well.
  2. Roast the bacon and vegetables.
  3. Add the tomato paste.
  4. Deglaze with wine and stock.
  5. Return the chicken.
  6. Braise for 90 minutes.
  7. Add mushrooms near the end and season.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare this ahead?

Make ahead – tastes even better the next day.

What side dish goes well?

Serve with potatoes or baguette.