When it comes to taste, classic coq au vin is a harmonious blend of savoury and earthy notes. The red wine infuses the dish with its robust and fruity undertones, creating a deep and complex flavour profile. This version also adds port wine and chocolate for an amazing sauce that’s out of this world.
The slow-cooked chicken, becomes incredibly tender, soaking up the essence of the red wine and aromatic herbs. The lardons provide a salty, smoky contrast, while the mushrooms and onion add an earthy and slightly sweet dimension. The combination of these elements results in a dish that is both comforting and elegant, offering a taste of French culinary tradition that has stood the test of time.
Coq au vin, which literally means ‘rooster with wine’ in French, started way back when people needed a way to make the tough, older rooster meat taste good. Even though the first coq au vin recipes popped up in the early 1900s, folks have probably been slow-cooking roosters for way longer. The result is a hearty, rustic dish that embodies the essence of French comfort food.
The super famous kind of coq au vin comes from Burgundy, and it’s all about using wine, lardons (that’s fancy for bacon bits), mushrooms, and little onion.
In different places, they use different types of wine, and sometimes, they even toss in some cream, but don’t do it!
Now, why is wine so important? Well, it’s not just about the taste. The acidity in the wine actually helps to make the tough meat nice and tender, and get this – it does it without any extra heat! So, if you ever come across an older, tougher bird at the store, classic coq au vin is a tasty plan. But even with young chickens, it’s still a dish everyone loves, and this version kicks it up a couple notches. Enjoy!
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oh, thank you, dear chef, for wonderful cooking 🥘🥘🥘
Looks delicious, love the French classics 👏
I loved it thank you 🙏👏
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Is this the chicken version of beef bourgignon??
Oh lord I can't believe it that's such a sexy climax having dish 😋💋💕🥰🤗👍😀🌹🔥thanks sweetie beautiful dog and so smart lol
Oh my goodness, this looks so super beautiful. I bet its also super yummy. Thanks for sharing I love when you upload a video. Makes my heart happy
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A delicious looking recipe. I always add a small amount of dark chocolate when I make a ragout or spaghetti sauce. Thanks for sharing Chef!
Such a beautiful dish, thanks a lot Chef Joel
Have to try this recipe ❤
Is this art ? Yes it is ❤
Chef, it's a beautiful presentation and obviously good. I wonder if there's too much fat with all the butter, bacon, and natural fat from the chicken. I'm not a fan of fat.
Great as usual !!! what do you think if instead of using chicken lamb is used ? thanx
I know I won’t make this because it’s so labor intensive (in other words, I’m too lazy). But I would love to come over and have yours 😅
One the best Coq Au Vin recipes I've seen. Love cooking with different spirits in one dish. Perfect for New Year's Eve……
Very good 🐶🐕❤ dog. Chef 🍖 chicken 🍗 so nice 👍 recipes.
This is just simply amazing! Thank you Chef, looking forward to making this one soon.
Ilove the chocolate with the recipe it's really so good 👍😻😘🦮😍😍😍😍
Interesting. I have always used unsweetened chocolate or cocoa in Mexican braises- because, well, duh! It just works. They were combining Chile and chocolate king before Columbus crashed their party and it is an amazing flavor combo. It never occurred to me to throw some into more Euro style braises. I’m sure it’s fabulous as well.
I ❤ Whisky!
My son’s favorite!
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Scrumptious! – Thank You! 😋
A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ recipe!! Thanks!
Jack Tripper's signature dish!
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Maestro Joel, c'est magnifique. I cant wait to try this Coq Au Vin.
Every one of your recipes I have made are a hit here at home.
Thank you for being my personal online sous chef.
Nick.
Looks so delicious!!
This is the next recipe I’m making! Looks amazing😊
I feel like this was a 20 minute video. Your videos are just so amazing and I can’t wait to make this over the winter. Thank you again, Joel.
Chef I will trust you and make this exactly as the recipe!
BEAUTIFUL show! beautiful Dog
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