Classic Coq Au Vin Recipe

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Classic Coq Au Vin
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Directions:

  1. Blanch the pearl onions in boiling water for 2 minutes and then peel.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Place flour in medium bowl.
  4. Working in batches, coat chicken with flour; shake off excess.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy large pots over medium high heat.
  6. Add chicken in batches and cook until brown, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes per batch.
  7. Transfer chicken to bowl.
  8. Add half of onions, thyme, parsley and bay leaves to each pot.
  9. Saute until onions are golden, about 5 minutes.
  10. Add half of mushrooms, carrots garlic and brandy to each pot.
  11. Cook until liquid evaporates, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pots.
  12. Return chicken to pots.
  13. Add 1 1/2 bottles of wine to each pot.
  14. Bring to boil.
  15. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  16. Cover; simmer until chicken is cooked, about 40 minutes.
  17. (Can be made up to a day ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing).
  18. Using tongs, transfer chicken to large shallow serving bowl; tent with foil.
  19. Bowl cooking liquid in pots until thick to coat a spoon, about 20- 30 minutes.
  20. Spoon sauce and vegetables over chicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 183.54 Kcal (768 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.74g 13%
Cholesterol 12.24mg 4%
Sodium 74.88mg 3%
Potassium 426.88mg 9%
Total Carbs 17.16g 6%
Sugars 5.22g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3.09g 12%
Protein 4.92g 10%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 32.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.68 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.65g 13%
Cholesterol 6.51mg 4%
Sodium 39.85mg 3%
Potassium 227.18mg 9%
Total Carbs 9.13g 6%
Sugars 2.78g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 12%
Protein 2.62g 10%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 12%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 17.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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