Slow cooker coq au vin
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Slow cooker coq au vin

Classic French coq au vin made in a slow cooker. Tender chicken in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and thyme — a deep, rounded weekend stew.

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505 min total
4 servings
Medium

Ingredients

servings

  • Chicken

    • 1200 g Bone-in chicken thighs
    • 1 tsk Salt
    • 1 tsk Black pepper

  • Bacon and vegetables

    • 150 g Bacon, diced
    • 2 stk Onions, quartered
    • 250 g Mushrooms
    • 3 fed Garlic

  • Braising liquid

    • 4 dl Red wine
    • 3 dl Chicken stock or broth
    • 1 spsk Tomato paste

  • Herbs

    • 2 stk Fresh thyme
    • 2 stk Bay leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown the ingredients (optional)

    1. Brown the bacon lightly in a pan.
    2. Brown the chicken pieces briefly on both sides.
    10 min
    High heat
    Pan
  2. 2

    Assemble the dish

    1. Lay onions and mushrooms in the bottom of the slow cooker.
    2. Place chicken and bacon on top.
    3. Mix wine, stock and tomato paste and pour over.
    4. Add thyme and bay leaves.
    10 min
  3. 3

    Slow cook

    1. Cook 8 hours on LOW.
    2. Alternatively 4–5 hours on HIGH.
    0 min
    Low heat
  4. 4

    Finish

    1. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    2. Strain and reduce the sauce 10–15 minutes for a stronger flavor if you like.
    15 min
    Medium heat
    Pot

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Nutrition

Calories

690kcal

Protein

52g

Fat

45g

Carbs

10g

Serving Size

500g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve with mashed potatoes and plenty of sauce spooned over.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: Full-bodied red wine.

Side Pairings

  • • Mashed potatoes or bread.

Dessert Pairings

  • • Chocolate.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 3 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • • Browning gives noticeably deeper flavor.

Cooking

  • • Tastes even better the next day.

Serving

  • • Top with fresh parsley for color and freshness.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add 1 tbsp cognac for extra depth.

Health

  • Use less bacon for a lighter version.

Method

  • Can finish 5 minutes under the broiler for a crisp surface.

Toppings

  • Fresh parsley when serving.

Author

C

Camilla

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