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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2009
Nothing to rave about. I've never had coq au vin before so I thought I'd give this easy one a try. Only thing I did different was used chicken thighs instead of a whole cut up chicken. It lacks something, maybe more salt or something. Not sure if I would try this again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2009
After reading other similar recipes, I decided to combine a few techniques in order to make this dish for my boyfriend's family. First of all, I marinated the chicken in the red wine, onions, and spices for about an hour and then pulled out the chicken pieces to fry in a pan. I added the red wine sauce to another pan and let it simmer for quite awhile until it thickened up, then added the chicken again. If the sauce isn't thick enough, you can add a bit of flour to make it whatever consistency suits your tastes. I served with a side of mashed potatoes and cabbage (the only veggie we had in the house). Everyone really loved it, and it was so easy!! I even baked a batch of brownies while cooking this!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009
I experienced a great result by following this simple recipe. I substituted skinned chicken breasts in place of the full chicken and was very pleased with the result.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2009
it was good, it tasted better before all the alcohol was simmerd out of it though heh
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Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2009
This is quite an easy and convenient take on the traditional recipe. Perhaps I cooked it longer than others, but my chicken did not come out purple. I added more chicken stock as the sauce got a bit too thick even without using a thickening agent. I used a lot of salt, pepper, dried basil, and fresh chopped parsley with I believe was key to adding flavor. I will try this recipe with mushrooms next time.
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Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2009
Very good, easy version of the traditional recipe. My husband and I enjoyed it, but it did not reheat very well the next day.
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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2009
I followed the recipe to a tee. Be sure to make sure the chicken is av even thickness throughout - I pounded the chicken until it was about 1/4 inch thick to ensure an even cooking. The wine you use makes all the difference. I tend to prefer sweeter red wines, and therefor my Coq Au Vin resulted in a sweeter taste, as opposed to a red wine that is dry.
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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2009
when i made it gave a nice peppery punch to it
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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2009
This recipe wasn’t bad. I felt that the amount of wine used should have been at least doubled in order to have enough sauce. Also, the recipe “as-is” lacked flavor and could have used some additional seasoning. However, if the chicken would have had more wine to cook in, the wine would have imparted more flavor to the dish and the lack of taste would no longer be an issue. As a starter recipe, this is fine, but dressing it up a bit doesn’t hurt!
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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2009
I made this a while back but forgot to rate it. It was very good and impressed my guests. The chicken didn't turn purple-maybe because I used wings? I have made it several times and it has always turned out great. It's especially good when the sauce is mixed in with white rice.
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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2009
VERY tasty! I realized after I started cooking in the cast iron skillet that we had no lid, so I made one of tin foil. It seemed to work fine but my husband thought the chicken dried out a little. Make sure you have a cover.
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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2008
So delicious and easy! I serve with a baked potato or egg noodles and I feel like I'm eating a gourmet meal during the week!
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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2008
my whole family loved this
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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2008
Loved the recipe! I made a few changes...first I cooked in a pot, used frozen thighs, didn't use the stock b/c I didnt have any. Very good and will make again!
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Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2008
Good Stuff. We enjoyed this very much.
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Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2008
need to use a pinot not a beaujolais. family liked it.
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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2008
I used this as a great base recipe. As is, it -can- be bland. The changes I made were...First I made the wine and stock into a marinade with 1 1/2 cups of Burgundy wine, 1 3/4 cups of chicken stock, 3 cloves sliced garlic(not crushed, thinly sliced), 2 bay leaves, and Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. I marinated the chicken in the wine and stock mixture for 2 hours prior to cooking. I sliced the onion into half moons and sauteed them, setting them aside in a bowl. I dried the chicken on white paper towels before searing them in the large skillet I sauteed the onions in, reserving the marinade. I returned the onions to the pan after searing both sides of the chicken well, approx 8 minutes a side. I then poured in the wine/stock marinade and simmered it until it reduced to half than added the corn starch and water. I served it over white rice, with a small bowl of garlic, salt and pepper as extra seasoning, if needed. It was needed, but not much. The extra time marinating made the chicken super juicy, and, though my fiance is not a "fancy" man, he absolutely loved it. Thanks for a basic recipe that has room to grow!!
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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2007
I feel the need to come to the rescue of this recipe. First of all the "bland" flavor is the nature of the cooking method. When you are braising a whole chicken in large quantities of any liquid, even wine - you will never have an intense flavor. The intensity you might crave can come from the reduction of the cooking liquids into a demiglase. Reduce that and you have a beautiful sauce to serve over the coq au vin.
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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2007
Everyone keeps saying how the dish is bland - I say just add a bit more garlic salt and chicken stock to the mix and it was extremely flavorful if you ask me. If you're soaking chicken in wine - what color do you expect it to turn except purple?? Anyhow, this is one of the best chicken recipe I've ever tasted. We added extra seasonings to the first "browning of the chicken", and although the sauce turns out a bit thin, it tastes delicious and makes the chicken very juicy.
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Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2007
I followed the recipe as best I could. It turned out pretty good. It was a little bland in taste, but it was still good for me and my family.
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