Lightning Coq Au Vin
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 2⁄3 lbs potatoes, diced
- 4 -5 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved
- 1 tablespoon flour, seasoned with
- salt and pepper
- 8 white pearl onions, quartered
- 4 slices smoked streaky bacon, cut into strips
- 3 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 1⁄4 cups red wine
- 2 sprigs thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper
directions
- Cook the diced potatoes in a large pan of boiling, salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan. Dust the chicken thighs with seasoned flour and cook in the pan for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Add the onion and bacon and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the mushrooms and garlic and stir-fry for a further 2 minutes until well browned. Pour over the brandy and carefully ignite.
- When the flames have subsided, pour in the red wine and bring to the boil.
- Add the thyme and tomato paste and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
- Mix the cornstarch to a smooth paste with a little water and stir it in, return to the boil and cook for a minute or so, stirring until thickened; season to taste.
- Drain the potatoes and mash well. Stir in the remaining olive oil and the parsley; season to taste.
- Divide among the serving plates and spoon over the coq au vin. Serve immediately.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
Have any thoughts about this recipe?
Share it with the community!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)