Recipe doubles well: Although this recipe is created to serve one person, it doubles well.An easy one-pot meal: Our coq au vin is made in one pot or pan for easy cleanup and the entire dish cooks quickly.

The stew is seasoned with rich tomato paste and thyme and simmers in a combination of chicken broth and red wine. We chose to use 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh which is cooked alongside crisp bacon (lardons) and vegetables. Perfect amount for one person to enjoy: To serve one person, we needed to create a simple yet still rich and flavorful version.How do you pronounce coq au vin? The correct pronunciation of coq au vin in French is cohk oh vah(n). Coq au vin is a dish that's very easy to make. What does coq au vin taste like? Coq au vin tastes like a rich, savory stew where the chicken, vegetables, and red wine simmer together to make a complex stew with many delicious layers of flavors. Our single-serving version is a simplified version that can be cooked any day using everyday ingredients that you can find in just about any grocery store. I was given Julia Child's, 'Mastering The Art Of French Cooking' cookbook years ago, and her amazing coq au vin recipe was one of the first recipes I made from her book. Julia Child helped to introduce this incredibly delicious French stew to American audiences in the early 1960s. Although rooster is traditionally used, chicken is more commonly used today. It was originally developed as a long and slow way to make the tough meat of a rooster easier to eat. Jump to:Ĭoq au vin translates to cock/rooster cooked in wine. It's incredibly easy to make and we've scaled down the ingredients so that this coq au vin recipe yields the perfect amount for one person to enjoy. It features very tender chicken cooked in a rich red wine sauce. Easy to make and ready in minutes!Ĭoq au Vin is one of my favorite French recipes. Rich and filled with flavor, this single serving Coq au Vin is a hearty, classic French stew of chicken cooked in red wine with onions, mushrooms, and bacon.

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