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Coq au Vin (Chicken in Wine Sauce) recipe by Safe Plated

Coq au Vin (Chicken in Wine Sauce)

A classic French braised chicken dish, rich with red wine, mushrooms, and bacon (or dairy-free lardons alternative). This peanut-free version maintains all the flavor of the original.

20m prep + 90m cook4 servings
Contains wheatPEANUT-free
550 cal|45g protein|25g carbs|25g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 8 Chicken Thighs
  • 4 oz Dairy-Free Lardons (Smoked Coconut)
  • 1 lb Cremini Mushrooms
  • 1 cup Pearl Onions
  • 1 bottle Dry Red Wine (Burgundy)
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and brown on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. 2Add dairy-free lardons to the pot and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3Add pearl onions and mushrooms to the pot and cook until softened and browned, about 8 minutes.
  4. 4Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. 5Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. 6Pour in red wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  7. 7Add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Return chicken to the pot.
  8. 8Cover and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until chicken is very tender.
  9. 9Remove chicken from the pot and set aside. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
  10. 10Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  11. 11Return chicken and dairy-free lardons to the pot. Heat through and serve.

Substitutions

BaconDairy-Free Lardons (Smoked Coconut)

Provides smoky flavor and richness without peanuts.

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