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Nigella Coq Au Vin Recipe
2hr 15min · 4 servings
This delicious Coq au Vin recipe from Nigella Lawson is a comforting, hearty meal that’s both easy and rich in flavor. With tender chicken, a rich red wine sauce, and crispy toasted bread, it’s a perfect dish for a cozy lunch or dinner. You can easily adjust ingredients based on what you have at home!
Ingredients
Meat
• 1 1/3 kg Chicken legs and thighs
Produce
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 Carrot, large
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 Onion, large
• 1/4 cup Parsley
• 225 g Pearl onions
• 1 tsp Thyme, fresh leaves
• 225 g White or brown mushrooms
Canned Goods
• 1 tsp Tomato paste
Baking & Spices
• 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 Pinch Sugar
Oils & Vinegars
• 45 ml Olive oil, extra-virgin
Bread & Baked Goods
• 2 slices White bread
Dairy
• 45 g Butter, unsalted
Beer, Wine & Liquor
• 30 ml Brandy
• 750 ml Red wine, hearty
Other
• 115 g (4 ounces) lardons, pancetta, or bacon, diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 1 cup)