Coq Au Vin Recipe

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Coq Au Vin
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large, heavy Dutch oven over high heat fry the bacon until crisp and all of the fat is rendered.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the crisp bacon bits to paper towels to drain.
  4. Reserve.
  5. Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper.
  6. Brown the chicken pieces in the hot bacon fat, working in batches, if necessary, and turning to ensure even cooking.
  7. Transfer the chicken pieces to a large plate or bowl and set aside.
  8. Remove some of the bacon fat, leaving about 4 tablespoons in the Dutch oven If you do not want to use bacon, then just use 4 tablespoons Olive Oil.
  9. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onion, pearl onions, shallots and garlic cloves to the Dutch oven and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  10. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes longer, or until they've released most of their liquid and have begun to brown.
  11. Add the flour and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  12. Slowly add the wine and stock, stirring constantly.
  13. Add the thyme, bay leaf, reserved bacon and chicken.
  14. Bring liquid to a boil.
  15. Cover the pot, place in the oven and cook for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is very tender.
  16. Transfer the chicken pieces to a serving dish and cover loosely to keep warm.
  17. Return pot to medium-low heat.
  18. Skim any fat from the surface of the cooking liquid and increase the heat to medium-high.
  19. Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  20. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  21. Return the chicken to the Dutch oven and cook for a few minutes to heat through, then serve.
  22. Serve with egg noodles.
  23. Garnish with chopped parsley.
  24. This dish may be prepared 1 or 2 days in advance and then reheated slowly just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 903.66 Kcal (3783 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.32g 44%
Cholesterol 34.47mg 11%
Sodium 7911.89mg 330%
Potassium 1374.2mg 29%
Total Carbs 135.52g 45%
Sugars 9.74g 39%
Dietary Fiber 4.55g 18%
Protein 27.49g 55%
Vitamin C 18.6mg 31%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 317.4mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 190.67 Kcal (798 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.98g 44%
Cholesterol 7.27mg 11%
Sodium 1669.37mg 330%
Potassium 289.95mg 29%
Total Carbs 28.59g 45%
Sugars 2.05g 39%
Dietary Fiber 0.96g 18%
Protein 5.8g 55%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 31%
Iron 0.6mg 15%
Calcium 67mg 32%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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