Hearty Coq au Vin

Here’s a delicious French-style chicken dish that pairs well with savory mushrooms. The hearty flavors of smoky bacon, onions, and garlic are mouth-watering. Serve with crusty bread, fluffy mashed potatoes, or noodles.

Serves: 8

Prep time: 25 min | Cook time: 40 min

Ingredients:

  • 3 slices bacon
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) canola oil
    10 oz (284 mL) can Money’s Mushrooms, Sliced, drained
  • 2 onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 lb (1.5 kg) chicken pieces, skinned
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (250 mL) dry or sparkling white wine
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock
  • 10 oz (284 mL) can Money’s Mushrooms, Whole, drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) each of dried thyme leaves and salt
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ lb (250 g) fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh minced parsley

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Bacon:
    Cook bacon in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven until crisp. Remove and set aside. Drain off the fat from the pan and wipe it clean.

  2. Sauté the Mushrooms, Onions, and Garlic:
    Add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of oil to the pan. Sauté the sliced mushrooms, onions, and garlic over medium heat until the mushrooms are golden and the onions are soft. Transfer to a separate dish and set aside.

  3. Brown the Chicken:
    Cut the chicken into serving-sized pieces and coat them in flour. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Brown the chicken pieces in batches over medium-high heat until golden on all sides (about 12 minutes). Remove to a plate and add more oil if needed.

  4. Make the Sauce:
    Stir the remaining flour into the pan until crumbly. Gradually stir in the wine and chicken stock until smooth. Return the sautéed mushrooms, onions, and garlic to the pan, along with the whole mushrooms, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for a minute to thicken slightly.

  5. Cook the Chicken:
    Return the chicken to the pan along with any juices on the plate. Immerse the chicken in the juices, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  6. Add the Green Beans:
    Uncover the pan and stir in the fresh green beans. Cover and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (juices run clear) and the beans are tender but still crisp. Discard the bay leaf.

  7. Finish and Serve:
    Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the top of the dish along with the minced parsley.

Enjoy your Hearty Coq au Vin!

Nutritional Information:

  • Calories: 332 per serving, Protein: 35 g, Total Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 98 mg, Carbohydrates: 11 g, , Fiber: 3 g, Sodium: 693 mg
Money's Coq Au Vin