Description
Coq au vin Gordon Ramsay style combines French culinary tradition with bold flavor profiles. Chicken braised in red wine creates a rich, hearty meal that elevates classic comfort cooking for diners seeking authentic French cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps flour
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Bacon Preparation: Activate a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and crisp diced bacon until golden, rendering fat for foundational flavor complexity.
- Aromatic Foundation: Incorporate finely chopped onions and garlic into bacon remnants, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, creating a robust flavor base.
- Chicken Searing: Position seasoned chicken thighs into the skillet, developing a caramelized exterior by browning each side meticulously, establishing deep color and sealing in moisture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Sprinkle all-purpose flour across chicken and vegetables, whisking continuously to generate a light roux that will naturally thicken the emerging sauce.
- Liquid Integration: Pour red wine and chicken broth into the skillet, introducing sliced mushrooms while deglazing pan surfaces to capture every nuanced flavor molecule.
- Simmering Process: Escalate liquid to a rapid boil, then immediately reduce heat, covering skillet to allow ingredients to harmonize and chicken to tenderize completely, approximately 30 minutes.
- Refinement and Serving: Calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper, then elegantly plate Coq Au Vin alongside crusty artisan bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a quintessential French culinary experience.
Notes
- Select Quality Bacon: Choose thick-cut, high-quality bacon for maximum flavor and crispy texture that elevates the entire dish’s richness.
- Master Chicken Searing: Ensure chicken thighs are completely dry before searing to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and develops deep caramelization.
- Wine Selection Matters: Use a medium-bodied red wine like Burgundy or Pinot Noir that complements the chicken’s richness without overpowering other delicate flavors.
- Control Simmering Temperature: Maintain a low, gentle simmer to prevent tough chicken and allow flavors to slowly integrate, creating a more complex and tender final dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg