This classic coq au vin recipe is what it says. It’s classic. And everyone needs to know how to make it! Chicken pieces browned until golden, then slowly braised in red wine with carrots, onions and mushrooms. It’s absolutely divine!
If you are a fan of creamy coq au vin, check out my Coq au Vin Blanc recipe!
I woke up to the most beautiful sight of snow gently covering the ground. “Have you looked outside?”I asked my kids and immediately the hilarity ensued.
Truth is there was barely enough snow to last us a short snow ball fight but still I was feeling just as giddy as my little ones. After all, snow in London doesn’t happen very often.
The sight of snow and a definite chill in the air made me want to spend the day smelling the incredible aroma of Coq au vin simmering away in my oven.
I thought it would ease the pain of writing an impossibly long and complex paper for my course. I first posted this recipe two years ago but I knew I needed to take better photos to do this wonderful comfort food justice.
Just because I like to cook it doesn’t mean I don’t love shortcuts in the kitchen. Serving delicious food to my family and friends doesn’t always equal hours spent behind the hot stove.
Is Coq au Vin difficult to cook?
I am usually on the lookout for the recipes that are tasty yet simple. This Coq Au Vin (French for “Chicken in Wine”) is one of those dishes that is good enough to serve for a fancy dinner yet doesn’t require much hands-on time.
It could be cooked a few hours in advance and then reheated quickly right before dinner. This way you can relax and make yourself look pretty and avoid greeting your guests all red and sweaty.
French cuisine is so impressive for its ability to be sophisticated and deeply satisfying and comforting at the same time. Just look at that spread. Who wouldn’t want to sit down to a bowl of flavourful chicken cooked in wine with some crusty bread!
The rich taste in this wonderful dish comes from the quality ingredients and a few spices artfully put together. No chef skills required. Have no fear, it’s impossible not to ace it!
I have made Coq Au Vin numerous times. It doesn’t get old and it’s always a crowd pleaser.
What wine to use in coq au vin?
You can guess from the name that wine is one of the main ingredients, and of course chicken. I am sure you have heard it before but I will say it again- only use the wine that is good enough to drink.
I have tried this dish with a bottle of homemade wine and it tasted good or so I thought. Good but not memorable enough to make it my “dinner special”.
It took me a few years before I came back to this recipe but I tried cooking with a decent bottle of wine.
That time I saw the magic of Coq Au Vin, the quality that stood the test of time and kept this dish on people’s tables for generations.
My favourite wines to use in the coq au vin are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot.
How to make Classic Coq au Vin
Preheat oven to 120C/250F.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven. (If you have a cast iron pot it’s perfect for it.) Fry your bacon lardons for 8-10 minutes until browned and remove them to a plate lined with paper towel.
Season your chicken pieces with salt and pepper and brown them in the same pot in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove to the same plate as bacon. You are not cooking your chicken all the way through, just browning on both sides.
Slice your onions and carrots in medium sized chunks and add them to the pot with salt and pepper, cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer stirring the whole time not allowing it to burn.
Add your brandy and scrape all the burned bits to incorporate them into your sauce, now add bacon and chicken with all the juices they collected, pour in your wine, chicken stock and thyme sprigs and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, cover with a lid and put it in the oven for 40 minutes.
When chicken is no longer pink mix melted butter with flour and stir in the sauce.
Slice mushrooms thickly and add to the pot, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Put back in the oven with the lid off for 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
Serve Coq Au Vin with mashed potatoes and crusty French bread and of course, a glass of nice French wine. Bon Appetit!
More French chicken recipes
- Chicken Provencal
- Chicken Casserole a la Normande
- Chicken in Wine and Mustard Sauce
- Chicken Chasseur
Ingredients
- Olive Oil- 1 tbsp.
- Pancetta or Bacon lardons cubed- 120 gr/4 oz.
- Chicken thighs and legs- 8-10 pieces
- Onion- 1 large
- Carrots- 2 medium
- Garlic chopped- 1-2 cloves
- Brandy or Whisky- 1/4 cup
- Red Wine your choice-1/2 bottle
- Chicken Stock- 1 cup
- Thyme- 8-10 springs
- Butter- 1 tbsp.
- Flour- 1 1/2 tbsp for thickening could substitute for corn starch for gluten-free version
- Mushrooms- 250 gr/ 1/2 pound
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 120C/250F.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven. (If you have a cast iron pot it's perfect for it.) Fry your bacon lardons for 8-10 minutes until browned and remove them to a plate lined with paper towel.
- Season your chicken pieces with salt and pepper and brown them in the same pot in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove to the same plate as bacon. You are not cooking your chicken all the way through, just browning on both sides.
- Slice your onions and carrots in medium sized chunks and add them to the pot with salt and pepper, cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer stirring the whole time not allowing it to burn. Add your brandy and scrape all the burned bits to incorporate them into your sauce, now add bacon and chicken with all the juices they collected, pour in your wine, chicken stock and thyme sprigs and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid and put it in the oven for 55 minutes.
- When chicken is no longer pink mix melted butter with flour and stir in the sauce. Slice mushrooms thickly and add to the pot, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Put back in the oven with the lid off for 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
Note: The recipe is adapted from Ina Garten’s Coq Au Vin.
Ruchi says
September 23, 2019 at 2:26 pmThis looks delicious!!! Can I do this with skinless bone in chicken?
Ruchi
vikalinka says
September 23, 2019 at 3:06 pmYou absolutely can, Ruchi! Enjoy!
Mary says
April 12, 2019 at 12:44 amAbsolutely the best! We finished up the 2nd meal of this. Definitely a keeper 😋😋
vikalinka says
April 12, 2019 at 6:00 amLovely!! Thank you for a great review, Mary!
Aryn G. says
December 23, 2018 at 3:26 amHow deep does your pan need to be? Yours doesn’t look overly deep. And can I use a stainless steel pan/pot?
vikalinka says
December 23, 2018 at 2:41 pmIt’s not a very deep pan and yes, you can use a stainless steel pan or a pot.
Kelly P says
December 15, 2018 at 2:51 amHello! This sounds delicious, but I don’t eat chicken. What other meats would you recommend that might be worth the try? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
vikalinka says
December 15, 2018 at 9:13 amHi Kelly, yes you can try my Beef Bourguignon recipe, it’s very similar but uses beef and also a French classic.
Savannah says
November 25, 2018 at 8:38 pmThis is the best dish I have ever made. Just delightful. I’ve made it a couple of times before, but I get a little rushed and don’t read through. Although, last night, I did my mise en place and took my time. Turned out beautifully.
vikalinka says
November 25, 2018 at 8:46 pmI am so pleased to hear it, Savannah! I just made it last week myself. Cold weather is perfect for it!
Hannah Magana says
November 29, 2018 at 2:46 pmwhat wine and whisky/brandy did you use ??
vikalinka says
November 29, 2018 at 2:50 pmI don’t have a particular brand that I recommend, Hannah as it makes no difference as long as it’s decent quality drinking wine. I used dry, full-bodied red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz, and you can use any brand of brandy or whiskey you like. I usually use whatever my husband has open.
Debi says
December 4, 2018 at 5:20 pmSuggestions on what to serve with this. I’m having a dinner party for 8 and this sounds delicious.
vikalinka says
December 4, 2018 at 5:32 pmHi Debi, I always serve this dish with buttery mashed potatoes, a good quality French loaf or baguette and perhaps roasted root vegetables like carrots, parsnips or butternut squash. I also start the dinner party with a cheese and charcuterie platter. Add some good wine to it and it’s a party to remember!
Jane says
November 17, 2018 at 7:36 pmMaking cow au vin and it smells amazing! Just added the corn starch to thicken. Sauce seems a bit greasy from all the chicken and bacon fat. Should I have tried to skim some the fat off first or will it blend in??
Thanks!
vikalinka says
November 17, 2018 at 8:12 pmHi Jane, it definitely depends on how fatty your bacon is. I usually use bacon lardons or pancetta that are leaner than North American bacon. You can still skim the fat off even after it’s cooked.
Jane McIsaac says
November 17, 2018 at 8:28 pmCorrection…coq au vin….darn spell check! Thanks for the quick response. I did taste the sauce and it is yummy!
I signed up for your emails and look forward to trying more of your recipes. Especially if I can count on this amazing support. Thanks again!
vikalinka says
November 17, 2018 at 8:33 pmVery happy to hear that, Jane! Bon appetit!
Jaqueline says
November 7, 2018 at 1:46 amOops forgot to rate it.
Jaqueline says
November 7, 2018 at 1:42 amI made this tonight and it was delicious! It took longer than the recipe indicated because I live at high elevation in Colorado. So I cranked up the oven to 300 degrees and it finished perfectly. I highly recommend this to anyone. Thank you for all your effort in posting these recipes. This is my second recipe that I’ve tried and I will make more!
vikalinka says
November 7, 2018 at 9:57 amVery happy to hear that, Jaqueline! This is my go-to recipe for cold nights and when company is coming!
Roni Wildeboer says
July 30, 2018 at 9:19 amMade this on stove top instead of oven and it worked a treat. Clear instructions and a wonderful outcome. Great little recipe 😊😊😊😊😊
vikalinka says
July 30, 2018 at 9:30 amThank you so much for your feedback, Roni. I am so happy to hear it worked well for you even on the stove top!
Leslie Booth says
June 26, 2018 at 9:36 pmSuch a great recipe. I’ve cooked this about 3 times, and again tonight. After a taste test before putting in oven, the wine seemed to overshadow everything else, so I added more Chicken stock. Don’t know why that happened, unless I forgot that the wine evaporates. Hopefully I didn’t add too much.
vikalinka says
June 27, 2018 at 8:14 amSo happy to hear that you’ve cooked this Coq au Vin several times already, Leslie! Yes, wine evaporates and really needs time to reduce in order to produce that deliciously rich sauce. The great thing about this recipe is it’s hard to mess up! I am sure yours turned out great!
Leslie Booth says
June 24, 2019 at 11:35 pmOh yes it surely did! Making it right now. Again, thanks so much for this recipe.
Loredana says
March 18, 2018 at 3:42 pmThis recipe looks delicious! I’d like to try making it tonight. I was hoping to make a big batch and freeze it. Do you think this recipe will freeze well? I’m worried about the sauce separating.
vikalinka says
March 18, 2018 at 6:29 pmThis recipe freezes beautifully, Loredana. The sauce doesn’t separate as there is no cream in it. Have no fear! 🙂
Joshua says
November 25, 2017 at 11:38 pmDelicious. I tried and liked your Beef Stroganoff recipe as well. Do you have a good recipe for perok or burek? I would like to surprise my wife with something from her childhood.
vikalinka says
November 26, 2017 at 2:18 pmThanks, Joshua, I am so glad you liked those recipes. Unfortunately I don’t have what you are looking for on the blog…one day! Meanwhile you can browse the Russian section of the blog and see if you can find anything your wife might like!https://vikalinka.com/category/recipes/russian/
Jean says
January 10, 2018 at 2:55 amI love tbis recipe, but the chicken could of cooked more and it didn’t thicken , I think the oven has to b hotter
vikalinka says
January 10, 2018 at 8:43 amHi Jean if you feel like your chicken could be cooked more, there is no harm in keeping it in the oven longer. Oven temperatures vary and most oven are not actually very accurate. I have an internal oven thermometer to monitor temperature in mine. The lower temperature in this recipe is given to accommodate slow cooking. Also, I would like to say that French sauces are not very thick. If you Google images for classic coq au vin, you will see that the sauce is only slightly thicker than a broth but is not like a gravy. If you like yours thicker, you can add more flour but it is simply not the classic recipe.
Janice says
January 23, 2018 at 6:15 amI know mushrooms are featured in tis dish. Been planning on making it, but just now learned that a guest has a mushroom allergy 🙁 . Is there any reasonable substitute for the mushrooms?! Thanks!
vikalinka says
January 23, 2018 at 9:30 amJanice I would cook the mushrooms separately and let other non-allergic guests serve themselves or simply omit altogether.
Laura says
November 6, 2017 at 10:48 pmI do not have as much sauce as your photo. Should I add more wine?
vikalinka says
November 6, 2017 at 10:55 pmYou can do that or you can add more chicken stock and perhaps lower the heat next time. I hope this helps, Laura.
Lynne says
October 27, 2017 at 10:23 pmLooks like you sautéed your mushrooms before adding…my pot doesn’t look anything like your picture and I followed to a tee. Hoping it tastes good anyway. It’s in the oven for the last 15 min. : )
vikalinka says
October 28, 2017 at 8:46 amHi Lynne I usually don’t modify recipes for my photos. I use brown chestnut mushrooms and it looks like they also picked up some colour from the heat of the oven. I hope it tastes good as well. 🙂
Johnna says
September 28, 2017 at 3:56 pmThe body of the website with the pictures says to put in the oven for 40 minutes before adding sauce, but the condensed recipe says 55 minutes. Which would be better to use?
vikalinka says
September 28, 2017 at 4:36 pmHi Joanna, the recipe has been updated, so the recipe card has the most current version. That being said I would keep an eye on it since oven temperatures vary. It can be done in 40 minutes, it’s entirely up to you.
Dana says
July 20, 2017 at 7:40 pmI messed up and got boneless skinless thighs and bone in skin on drumsticks. Can I still cook them together?
vikalinka says
July 20, 2017 at 9:19 pmYou should be fine, Dana, it’s boneless chicken breast that would be a problem as it will dry out if it’s cooked as long as bone-in chicken.
Jenny says
July 14, 2017 at 11:52 pmTo hot to make this now but will definitely try it in the fall/winter. Could you saute’ the mushrooms before adding them?? I like them caramelized.
vikalinka says
July 15, 2017 at 10:39 amYou can absolutely do that Jenny if you prefer!
Laura says
June 21, 2017 at 9:07 pmMaking this for dinner tonight. …can’t wait!
Do you think this would freeze well.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards, Laura
vikalinka says
June 21, 2017 at 11:24 pmIt does freeze well, Laura. When you reheat it, you might want to add a bit of water. Enjoy!
Cassio Magalhaes says
June 21, 2017 at 12:44 amomg this is absolutely delicious! I couldnt believe how good it tasted it and I that it was cooked by my clumsy hands and not in a restaurant! I had to just add a bit of water with the mushrooms as I was afraid the sauce had thickened already enough . It looks so impressive and elegant, I wanna cook it for friends! Thanks for sharing!
vikalinka says
June 21, 2017 at 7:44 amSo glad you enjoyed it!! It’s such an easy recipe!
Jenny says
March 3, 2017 at 1:57 amOh man- this was sooo good. I’m bummed I’m late in the game A) finally attempting this dish and B) only just now discovering your blog- you have so much stuff I want to make now! Thanks for the inspiration!
vikalinka says
March 3, 2017 at 7:45 amWelcome to the blog, Jenny! I am happy to hear you feel inspired here. I hope you give other recipes a try!
Monica says
February 16, 2017 at 3:34 pmCan you use chicken breast instead of thighs and drumsticks?
vikalinka says
February 16, 2017 at 3:39 pmYes you can, Monica but I would reduce cooking time to avoid drying them out.
Annette says
February 13, 2017 at 1:38 amI don’t have a pan go from stove top to oven. Can I brown everything in a pan and then transfer to a stoneware casserole dish to put in the oven?
vikalinka says
February 13, 2017 at 10:16 amAbsolutely, Annette!
Michelle says
January 30, 2017 at 4:31 pmSo I would like to turn this into a stew, do you think this would work if I slow simmered in a Dutch oven over a few hours? (Not sure of the time I should do) I have two large split chicken breasts and wanted to use those whole and cook in the sauce and add cut up red potatoes and then just pull meat off the bone after simmering- do you think that would work?
vikalinka says
January 30, 2017 at 6:21 pmHi Michelle, yes it will, I would follow the recipe and add the potatoes at the end of step 4, then simmer for 1.5-2 hours, it should be plenty of time for the chicken to fall of the bone.
Colleen says
January 10, 2017 at 10:23 pmIn the oven right now, Smells delicious. Only trouble is that from the red wine, my chicken and gravy look purple. Does not have the rich brown look in your pictures. Kids and husband are turned off by looks alone. Hopefully taste will win them over. Any suggestions?
vikalinka says
January 10, 2017 at 10:30 pmHi Colleen, what wine did you use? I don’t recall it being purple although it does look lighter at fist and should darken quite a bit as it’s being cooked in the oven. The colour in the photos is what I usually get from cooking with deep reds like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Let me know what the final result looks like, I am now very curious!! 🙂
Victoria Schwartz says
December 31, 2016 at 11:50 pmIs there any way we could omit the mushrooms? are they essential? My family doesn’t care for them…or could I mince them and sauté in the beginning with the garlic? It is a texture thing
Thanks for your help!
vikalinka says
December 31, 2016 at 11:54 pmYou can absolutely omit them if you are not a fan, Victoria!
Rose says
December 26, 2016 at 8:13 pmDid not look like the picture. Gravy was not the dark brown shown.
Lia says
December 5, 2016 at 9:42 pmOMG… I am cooking it now and it smells delicious and plus I am enjoying the other half of the bottle of wine. It’s a win-win 🙂
vikalinka says
December 5, 2016 at 9:44 pmLoved reading this! 🙂 One of the best features of recipes cooked with wine is the smell and, of course, the wine leftovers! Enjoy, Lia!
Charly says
October 27, 2016 at 7:31 pmLooks yummy! We’re thinking about making this for xmas for a large group (16-20 people)… Do you think it’s a suitable dish to prepare in advance? Potentially freeze it in batches? Surely it’ll lose some of the crisp but don’t know how else to manage…
vikalinka says
October 27, 2016 at 11:59 pmI have made it for a party in the past but have never tried to freeze it., Charly. What I would recommend is to freeze it in batches as you’d mentioned and reheat it in the oven with the skin exposed to get the crispiness back.
Lelah Loftin says
October 11, 2016 at 12:12 amAbsolutely delicious! I’m in Texas and saw the recipe on Pinterest! I used a Dutch oven!
Robyn Vosper says
October 6, 2016 at 11:01 pmI’m giving this a try in my slow cooker
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Bryanna says
September 24, 2016 at 2:07 amIs there a way to do this with a crockpot ? Maybe brown everything on the stove and then move it to the crock pot? I heard cooking with alcohol is tricky. Should I bring it all to boil before I move to to the crock pot?
vikalinka says
September 24, 2016 at 9:57 amI’ve never tried cooking it in a crockpot, Bryanna but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work the way you describe it. I would bring it to a boil and then cook it on low for maybe 4 hours in a crockpot.Let me know if you try it!
A. Monee says
September 5, 2016 at 5:12 pmThis looks delicious! I want to make this, but I don’t eat pork. What would be your suggestion for substituting the pancetta or lardons?
vikalinka says
September 5, 2016 at 5:50 pmYou can always try turkey bacon or just liquid smoke for the taste. I hope this helps!
A. Monee says
September 5, 2016 at 5:55 pmIf I went with liquid smoke, how much should I use?
Debbie says
August 31, 2016 at 7:37 pmI have made this dish many times, the whole family loves it,
vikalinka says
September 1, 2016 at 12:59 pmSame here, Debbie! Thank you for sharing!
Sherrill says
August 21, 2016 at 7:11 pmIs the oven temp correct at 250 degrees F?
That seems too low
vikalinka says
August 22, 2016 at 8:33 am250F is correct, it’s meant to slow cook for a longer period, Sherrill.
Susan Odom says
August 1, 2016 at 10:29 pmWhat kind of red wine would you suggest for this recipe? I can’t wait to make it!
I don’t cook with wine much……..should the wine be sweet or dry?
vikalinka says
August 2, 2016 at 10:31 amI usually use dry wine for savoury recipes like Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz. 🙂
Shelby says
July 17, 2016 at 6:44 pmHow long should I shorten the cooking time if I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs?
Thank you!
vikalinka says
July 18, 2016 at 7:15 pmI haven’t made this recipe with chicken breasts, Shelby, but I wouldn’t cook them longer than 30-35 minutes.
Patrick Beck says
July 16, 2016 at 4:15 amLooks delicious!
Luly says
July 4, 2016 at 9:19 amMade it last night. Fantastic recipe. Thank you 🙂
Faruk Malik says
June 15, 2016 at 4:01 pmLovelyyyyyy, sounds absolutely yummy. Will definitely give this a go & soon. Will let you know how it turned up.
Please let us know which wine you used as am teetotal so don’t know anything about wines.
vikalinka says
June 15, 2016 at 4:09 pmMerlot or Cabernet Sauvignon are both great for this recipe, Faruk. I hope you love it.
Faruk Malik says
June 15, 2016 at 4:19 pmThank you Vikalinka for getting back to me so quick. Bless you.
Jennifer says
April 3, 2016 at 6:57 pmWell , Winter is back in Niagara and I’m making an at home cosy meal! This recipe looks great , the aromas are mouth watering and we are looking forward to dinner.
A fresh home baked loaf of bread, compliments of my daughter Christine, will round out this dish. Bon appetite !
vikalinka says
April 3, 2016 at 7:03 pmI am happy you are warming up with this delicious dinner, Jennifer but bad news on the winter being back. The weather in London can’t decide; it was sunny in the morning but back to being cold again, so I made a beef stew for dinner.
jared says
March 30, 2016 at 9:20 pmCan this recipe be used with just chicken breast?
vikalinka says
March 30, 2016 at 9:23 pmYes, it can Jared but I find it slightly lacking flavour.
Mandy says
February 15, 2016 at 8:18 pmDo you cook the chicken with the skin on? The pic looks like they have the skin on?
vikalinka says
February 15, 2016 at 8:28 pmYep, the skin is on! 🙂
Pauline says
February 14, 2016 at 3:16 amJust wondering if you ever tried this with white wine. I did make this recipe with red and it was delish 🙂 just wondering if you would still add the whisky if you used white instead of red wine
Thanks
vikalinka says
February 14, 2016 at 12:26 pmPauline, I have made this recipe with white wine and it is absolutely gorgeous and also one of the most popular recipes on the blog. Here is the link to it Coq au Chardonnay. If you enjoyed the classic version you’ll love this one as well!
Pauline says
February 15, 2016 at 2:25 amThanks
Nicole says
February 11, 2016 at 6:44 pmHow do you recommend reheating it? If I’m making it ahead of time, should I wait to add the flour/thicken the sauce? I’m making this tonight for a guest coming into town 🙂
vikalinka says
February 11, 2016 at 7:33 pmYou can go ahead and thicken the sauce when you cook it, then just pop it in the oven at 375F for about 15-20 min before serving, Nicole.
Lisette says
January 14, 2016 at 2:32 pmThe recipe look good only one suggestion, put less pictures on your page, it would help download the recipe faster especially on a Tablet. pictures slow down the opening of the page. thanks
Meredith says
December 28, 2015 at 2:20 amI have a larger group coming over and need to double this. Can I double this in a 5 qt Dutch oven? Or see if I can borrow another (it would be easier to do the one pot). If so, would you adjust the time in the oven and how long?
vikalinka says
December 28, 2015 at 11:47 amHi Meredith, I have done this recipe for a large crowd in a deep Dutch oven but I do prefer cooking it in a large and shallow pan as pictured on this post. You will inevitably have to pile up chicken pieces on top of each other in a deep Dutch oven and that will result in less crispy skin. That being said it is definitely possible, you might want to add 10 more minutes to the cooking time but that is done mostly to allow the sauce to boil down and to thicken a little bit.
Korena Forss says
December 21, 2015 at 1:20 amThis is sooooo delicious and savory and easy to make! My family loves it so much I’m making it again tonight… this is the third time I’ve made it in 2 months, they beg for it! Thank you for making me look good in the kitchen!
Amaryllis @ thetastyother.com says
December 16, 2015 at 8:44 amI love one pot dinners and this coq au vin looks to die for! I will definitely be giving this a try, thanks for sharing, Julia!
Lily says
November 8, 2015 at 10:15 pmWould Lodge L8SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Skillet, 10.25-inch be big enough?
Thanks!
vikalinka says
November 8, 2015 at 10:24 pmHi Lily, I am afraid it’s too small for 8-10 chicken pieces. I used a cast iron shallow casserole with 3L capacity. I think it’s about 14 inches in diameter.
Lily says
November 8, 2015 at 11:06 pmwould it work for 4 chicken pieces? I am only cooking for myself and one other.
Lily says
November 9, 2015 at 9:11 amActually nevermind! I found my 5-Quart Cast-Iron Dutch Oven. That should work right?
vikalinka says
November 9, 2015 at 7:06 pmyes!! 🙂
Lily says
November 10, 2015 at 7:37 pmHi!
I am currently making coq au vin right now but after putting 1 1/2 tablespoon of flour and putting it back in the oven for 15 minutes, the stock still isn’t thickened. What should i do?
vikalinka says
November 10, 2015 at 9:23 pmHi Lily, you can cook it a bit longer on the stove top for the sauce to thicken.
I82much says
November 3, 2015 at 11:43 pmAnyway I could substitute wine with something else?
vikalinka says
November 4, 2015 at 6:59 amI wouldn’t recommend substitutions here since wine and chicken are two main ingredients.
Sue says
October 6, 2015 at 3:12 pmHow could you adapt this for a slow cooker instead of a dutch oven?
vikalinka says
October 6, 2015 at 4:05 pmHi Sue, I would go with the recipe all the way to point 4 and then put all the remaining ingredients except for butter and flour that are used for thickening the sauce in the slow cooker and cook it on high. About 30 minutes before it’s done stir in the flour and butter mixture. I haven’t actually done it myself but I can’t imagine why it wouldn’t work. Please, do let me know how you get on!
Nina says
September 24, 2015 at 3:41 pmYour Coq Au Vin was the first thing that came down my Pinterest Feed (in New York) this morning and at 11:40 AM it is in my oven soon to be done!! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration and motivation!
vikalinka says
September 24, 2015 at 5:16 pmI am so happy to hear that, Nina! I bet your house smells AMAZING right now. 🙂
Nina says
September 24, 2015 at 5:35 pmThank you!! It sure did and the food was AMAZING!! I used more wine and broth to entirely cover all my chicken pieces and still it came out fantastic! And it’s only the second time I’ve cooked on my new stove in my brand new kitchen :-))))
What a treat!
vikalinka says
September 24, 2015 at 5:53 pmBon Appetit!
Kelly E. says
September 8, 2015 at 6:47 pmWhat brand of red wine would you recommend?
vikalinka says
September 8, 2015 at 6:56 pmKelly, it really doesn’t matter as long as it’s drinkable dry red wine. Take your pick. I live in the UK, so it’s difficult for me to know what might be available in your area.
sarah says
June 18, 2015 at 3:40 pmwhat brand of whiskey/brandy did you use?! Just out of curiosity. Do you think Jack Daniels would work?!
vikalinka says
June 18, 2015 at 4:25 pmSarah, I can’t remember I use whatever my husband has in the liquor cabinet. Jack Daniels would definitely work. I often use whiskey when I don’t have brandy.
Terri says
May 13, 2015 at 3:14 ami look to Pinterest for new recipes & have tried many with great success. I, however, have never left a comment on a tried recipe, that is until now. The Coq-au-vin was amazing! Might just be my husbands new favorite chicken dish! Thanks for sharing.
vikalinka says
May 13, 2015 at 7:37 amThank you for coming back and leaving a comment, Terri! One of our favourite chicken dishes as well. 🙂
Jim Colvard says
March 27, 2015 at 4:00 pmMy wife and I tried this last night, I must say Yummy!!! Fun!!! It’s always great cooking with wine because some for the food some for me. The chicken was super moist which equals A+++. Anyway thanks for the recipe it is awesome and turned out great.
vikalinka says
March 27, 2015 at 7:08 pmI completely agree, Jim! Anything with wine always turns out great…most of the flavour is already there!
Lesley says
March 8, 2015 at 4:19 pmI don’t have brandy or whisky, any substitute for that? Thanks.
vikalinka says
March 8, 2015 at 4:39 pmYou can just omit it altogether, Lesley…it will still be delicious.
Heather says
February 22, 2015 at 12:35 amFirst off I just found your blog and LOVE your recipes- this is my first one and it smells SO good- It’s in the oven now and I cannot wait until it’s finished! I am so excited to continue exploring and try more of your recipes!
vikalinka says
February 22, 2015 at 12:38 amSo happy you found me, Heather. You are in for a treat because that chicken is scrumptious!
Tammy says
February 18, 2015 at 9:31 pmSounds amazing! I will definitely be making this–probably next week. By the way, I love your website and recipes. You are one of my go-to bloggers. Thank you for sharing such amazing recipes!
vikalinka says
February 18, 2015 at 10:42 pmOh wow, thank you, Tammy! You just made my day. 🙂
Katya @ Little Broken says
February 9, 2015 at 6:19 pmI’ve made this before as I’m obsessed with Ina Garten! But it’s been a while. Perfect cold day food. As always beautiful pics 🙂
Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls says
February 4, 2015 at 8:59 pmLooks delicious! I’ve always been sort of intimidated by French cooking, but this looks very simple so maybe I’ll give it a go. Thanks for the recipe!
vikalinka says
February 5, 2015 at 12:39 pmI am intimidated by French high cuisine but this is rustic, peasant cooking so pretty simple and earthy, Amanda!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
February 4, 2015 at 1:19 amSo inviting! I could use some of this today, as another foot of snow fell on my world (like we needed it 😉 Will definitely put on the menu for the weekend, though.
vikalinka says
February 4, 2015 at 9:17 amThis dish is the best way to face a snow day with the warmth of an oven and the aroma coming from it!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
February 3, 2015 at 10:49 pmYour coq au vin looks mouthwatering, I love the mushroom sauce!
vikalinka says
February 4, 2015 at 9:16 amThe sauce is my favourite part and the chicken…wait I think I love it all!
angela says
April 10, 2013 at 4:16 pmLove this recipe…so easy to make and so yummy!!! Looking forward to make it soon!!!
Vikalinka says
April 12, 2013 at 8:53 pmGreat, let me know how it turns out!
Vikalinka says
March 23, 2013 at 11:17 amAbsolutely, go for it!
Ashley says
March 21, 2013 at 8:28 pmThis looks absolutely wonderful! I don’t think I’ve ever tried this classic dish at home, it’s past time to try it out!
Vikalinka says
March 21, 2013 at 7:34 pmI hope you do, Paige. It’s delicious and dead simple.
David says
September 19, 2016 at 9:26 amWhat if you don’t eat bacon?
vikalinka says
September 19, 2016 at 7:33 pmFeel free to omit bacon, David, it will still be delicious.
Flor Odio says
January 31, 2017 at 1:27 amJust made it!!! We are in heaven. This recipe is absolutly delicious! I cannot beleive I just made home made french cusine….my husband is licking the plate. 😋
vikalinka says
January 31, 2017 at 7:23 amBest news ever, Flor!! Enjoy!! There are more French recipes on the blog if you are feeling inspired. 😉
Sandrine says
January 20, 2018 at 4:03 amcan’t wait to make this tomorrow please let me know what you used for wine. Thank you so much for sharing these amazing recipes with us!
vikalinka says
January 20, 2018 at 11:41 amHi Sandrine, I usually use Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon for this recipe. Any dry red wine that you like will work great! And you are very welcome!
Paige says
March 21, 2013 at 6:45 pmMy husband lived in France for two years serving a mission for our church and people would make this all the time for him and he always mentions that I should make it! This recipe looks pretty yummy so I’ll have to give it a try!