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Julia Child Chicken Coq au Vin Recipe

Julia Child's Coq au Vin is a dish that exudes French charm and richness.
You start by marinating the chicken in a robust red wine, which adds layers of flavor you won't forget.
Searing the chicken to a golden brown before starting the stew is crucial for that perfect texture and taste.
A little tip: don’t rush the simmering; let the flavors meld together slowly for the best results.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. Bacon
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 lbs. Chicken cut into pieces
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 2 cups Red Wine
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Thyme dried
  • 1/2 lb. Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 12 Pearl Onions
  • 2 tbsp Flour

Instructions

  • Blanch the bacon by boiling it in water for 10 minutes.
  • Drain and pat it dry.
  • Cut it into small pieces.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Add chicken pieces to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides.
  • Add sliced onion to the pot and cook until soft.
  • Pour in the red wine and chicken broth.
  • Stir in tomato paste, minced garlic, bay leaf, and thyme.
  • Add back the bacon.
  • Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • In a separate pan, sauté the mushrooms in butter until cooked.
  • Add the mushrooms and pearl onions to the pot.
  • Mix flour with some of the cooking liquid from the pot to make a slurry.
  • Stir the slurry back into the pot to thicken the sauce.
  • Cook for another 15 minutes.