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Easy Coq Au Vin

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"Chicken parts lightly seasoned and browned, then braised in a red wine sauce. A quick version of a French classic. Serve with pasta or white steamed rice, if desired."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 71 times with an average star rating of 3.8
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Noir

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken parts with salt, pepper and garlic powder and saute until lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Place wine in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken pieces into wine, one at a time, and return to skillet. Add any remaining wine, stock and onions, stir together and reduce heat to medium.
  3. Cover skillet and cook for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water and add mixture to sauce to thicken; cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by FLUFFY97 
Very tasty and easy recipe. Great for 2 person dinner. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by BSHEMYSHUA 
Coq Au Vin is a very good recipe. It does surprise me though that several of the reviewers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by MMENYART 
I thought this looked great but it didn't go over real well in my house. I think I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2005 by SUKI1979 
I tend to be turned off to chicken dishes because I find they often end up bland and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by NATALIEKIM 
This was pretty good, and did impress my French hubby. It was worth the time, and I will make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by Aline M. Simkiss 
It was really good, fast and easy! Since I only had drumsticks, I baked them for 20 minutes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by MARCMILLIGAN 
My wife loved this recipe. The gravey didn't turn out for me, but I think that was my fault. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by SLGOLD 
Very easy & tasty. Would definitely make it again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by LAZYDAZE 
My Husband and I loved this recipe, I think the color is wonderful, makes it picture perfect.I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by JOCELYNE13 
Great recipe! I'm new to cooking and my husband and I both loved it! Very easy to make and... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Easy Coq Au Vin

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 338

  • Total Fat: 17.9g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg
  • Sodium: 498mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 31.9g

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