Hairy Bikers Coq Au Vin Recipe
A classic French chicken stew made easy by the Hairy Bikers. This dish features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich red wine sauce with smoky bacon and mushrooms.
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken Thighs
- 150 g Smoked Bacon
- 750 ml Red Wine
- 200 g Button Mushrooms
- 12 small Shallots
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 400 ml Chicken Stock
- 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 tbsp Plain Flour
- 25 g Unsalted Butter
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 whole Bay Leaves
Instructions
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Place your chicken on a plate. Season it with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the chicken pieces. Shake off any extra flour.
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Heat oil in a large casserole pot. Add chopped bacon. Fry until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside.
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Add chicken to the same pot. Brown all sides well. Remove the chicken and set aside.
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Add shallots and garlic to the pot. Fry until golden and fragrant.
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Pour in the red wine. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release flavor. Let it bubble for 5 minutes.
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Return chicken and bacon to the pot. Add stock, mushrooms, thyme, and bay leaves. Cover with a lid.
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Simmer on low heat for 60 minutes. Stir in butter at the end for a glossy sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
- Tip 1: Use a good quality red wine for flavor.
- Tip 2: Brown the chicken well for a better color.
- Tip 3: Do not rush the slow cooking process today.
- Tip 4: Fresh thyme works better than the dried kind.
- Tip 5: Keep the lid on to keep chicken moist.
- Tip 6: Deglaze the pan well for extra flavor bits.