Coq au vin

Prepare

1. 🥄Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan or flameproof dish.

Cook

1. 🔥Tip in the bacon and fry until crisp.

Steps

1. 🧂Remove and drain on kitchen paper.

Cook

1. 🍳Add the shallots to the pan and fry, stirring or shaking the pan often, for 5-8 mins until well browned all over.

Steps

1. 🫇Remove and set aside with the bacon.
2. 🍽️Pat the chicken pieces dry with kitchen paper.

Cook

1. 🍽️Pour the remaining oil into the pan, then fry half the chicken pieces, turning regularly, for 5-8 mins until well browned.

Steps

1. 🌿Remove, then repeat with the remaining chicken.
2. ✨Remove and set aside.

Cook

1. ✨Scatter in the garlic and fry briefly, then, with the heat medium-high, pour in the brandy or Cognac, stirring the bottom of the pan to deglaze.

Steps

1. 🥄The alcohol should sizzle and start to evaporate so there is not much left.
2. 🔥Return the chicken legs and thighs to the pan along with any juices, then pour in a little of the wine, stirring the bottom of the pan again.

Prepare

1. 🔥Stir in the rest of the wine, the stock and tomato purée, drop in the bouquet garni, season with pepper and a pinch of salt,

Steps

1. 🧂then return the bacon and shallots to the pan.

Cook

1. 🍳Cover, lower the heat to a gentle simmer, add the chicken breasts and cook for 50 mins-1hr.
2. 🫇Just before ready to serve, heat the oil for the mushrooms in a large non-stick frying pan.
3. 🍽️Add the mushrooms and fry over a high heat for a few mins until golden.

Steps

1. 🫇Remove and keep warm.
2. 🍽️Lift the chicken, shallots and bacon from the pan and transfer to a warmed serving dish.
3. 🌿Remove the bouquet garni.

Prepare

1. 🍽️To make the thickener, mix the flour, olive oil and butter in a small bowl using the back of a teaspoon.
2. 🌿Bring the wine mixture to a gentle boil, then gradually drop in small pieces of the thickener, whisking each piece in using a wire whisk.

Cook

1. 🌿Simmer for 1-2 mins.

Steps

1. ✨Scatter the mushrooms over the chicken, then pour over the wine sauce.

Prepare

1. 🥄Garnish with chopped parsley.