I’ve used a couple of stalks of fresh thyme and a bay leaf for cooking and garnished with fresh parsley. Just like beef bourguignon, this chicken casserole needs some herbs. As the chicken thighs cook quicker, you will only need half a bottle which leaves some to enjoy with dinner! Normally a whole bottle of wine is used, as a whole chicken in portions will need a longer cooking time and more liquid will evaporate. I’ve used smoked streaky bacon, as the fat adds loads of flavour, but you can use lardons or cubed pancetta too. Chicken and bacon go so well together and you can really use any bacon of your choice. You will also need a couple of cloves of garlic, sliced thinly.Īnother ingredient is bacon. They do need to be quite small, so cut any large ones in half. Traditionally you need small shallots for this recipe but you can use small onions instead. You will also need button mushrooms and plain white mushrooms are fine for this. I’ve allowed for 2 medium sized thighs per adult portion. The way around this is to use chicken thighs, They keep the meat succulent as it’s cooked on the bone, they are economical to buy, compared to breast meat and everything will be cooked at the same time. It’s not difficult to cut a chicken into portions but you do end up with pieces that need differing times to cook and then you have a fight between who gets breast and who gets leg! I’m not even going to use a whole chicken.
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Traditionally this dish was made with a whole rooster bird cut into portions but I'm definitely breaking with traditions or this! An old male bird is full of sinews and will need long slow cooking and, unless you live in France, you won’t easily be able to buy one.
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How to make a traditional coq au vin or chicken in red wine.Serve it with mashed or roast potatoes to soak up all that lovely sauce! Simple to make, this dish is perfect for entertaining or a special meal at home. Have you tried a traditional coq au vin? This classic French chicken in red wine is full of the delicious flavours of mushrooms, shallots and bacon in a rich sauce.