Recipe of Coq au vin with thyme
Coq auun vin or rooster al vino in French is a stew type dish. How to prepare Coq auun vin with thyme. The original recipe for this stew is made with a large amount of red wine, which was used to soften the hard meat of the rooster, however, today it has been replaced by chicken, and less wine is used. This preparation is usually complemented by some vegetables such as turnips or onions, and the most recent versions have included some mushrooms or mushrooms
.Recipe Summary
Preparation
40 min
Cooking
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Intermediate
4
Servings
40 min
Preparation
30 min
Cooking
Intermediate
Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken (approx. 1.2 kg)
- 3 shallots
- 3 carrots
- 50 gr. of celery bulb
- 1 small leek
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 10 peppercorns
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 500 ml of red wine
- 3 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp of tomato concentrate
- salt
- pepper
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
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Instructions:
- Wash and dry the chicken and cut it into 4 or 8 pieces. Peel and chop the shallots, carrots and celery. Clean and wash the leeks and cut them into slices.
- Arrange the chicken in a deep bowl together with the vegetables, garlic, bay leaf, whole pepper and thyme. Cover it with the red wine and let it macerate overnight (if possible) in the refrigerator.
- Take the chicken out of the marinade and dry it with absorbent kitchen paper. Reserve the vegetables and liquid. Heat the oven to 200°C (with active air circulation, to 180°C)
- Heat the oil in a pan and then roast and brown the chicken well. Add the vegetables from the marinade and the tomato concentrate, sauté it a little and cover it with the liquid. When it's almost completely reduced, sprinkle the cornstarch on top and add the rest of the marinade. Let it cook covered in the oven for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the platter and let the sauce reduce. Discard bay leaves, thyme and garlic and salt and pepper. Bone the chicken and serve it dipped in the sauce.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Coq au vin with thyme and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Coq au vin with thyme to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is 30 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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