True to Tradition Chicken Coq au Vin

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A classic French braised chicken dish slow-cooked in red wine with mushrooms and onions, yielding tender meat and a rich, authentic Burgundy flavor. This french-inspired chicken ready in about 100 minutes pairs to taste salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 4.3 (9 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 80 min Serves 4 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper, then dredge in 2 tbsp flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Step 2: In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook 3 minutes more. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining butter and olive oil to Dutch oven. Sauté onion and carrots for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Deglaze with 1 cup red wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer 3 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Step 5: Add chicken broth, mushrooms, thyme, and bay leaf. Return chicken to pot, skin-side up. Simmer covered on low heat for 45 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Remove chicken and vegetables. Skim excess fat from sauce. Simmer sauce 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Return chicken and vegetables to sauce, simmer 5 minutes more. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley and adjust seasoning.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does True to Tradition Chicken Coq au Vin take to make?

Total time is about 100 minutes (20 min prep + 80 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover True to Tradition Chicken Coq au Vin?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep to taste salt from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in True to Tradition Chicken Coq au Vin?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale True to Tradition Chicken Coq au Vin for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with True to Tradition Chicken Coq au Vin?

French chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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