Quick Weeknight Coq au Vin-Style Chicken
Quick Weeknight Coq au Vin-Style Chicken
Classic DishCoq au Vin
Prep: 15 min • Cook: 30 min. This is a simplified, weeknight-friendly version of the classic French dish, Coq au Vin. It uses boneless, skinless chicken for faster cooking and features a rich red wine sauce with savory mushrooms and shallots, creating a flavorful meal without the traditional long braising time.
- Preparation time
- 15 min
- Cooking time
- 30 min
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
Instructions
Chicken and Aromatics
- 1Season chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 3Add chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 4Add shallots to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 5Add mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 6Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Simmering the Sauce
- 1Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and shallots, stirring to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
- 2Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Let it simmer and reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes.
- 3Add the chicken stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 4Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Ensure chicken is mostly submerged in the sauce.
- 5Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 6Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 551 kcal
- Protein
- 45 g
- Fat
- 26 g
- Carbs
- 20 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 551 kcal |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
Tips
- For a richer sauce, deglaze the pan with brandy before adding the red wine, letting it flambé if desired.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Ensure your red wine is one you would enjoy drinking; its flavor will concentrate in the sauce.
