Coq au Vin Blanc Recipe

Coq au Vin Blanc Recipe

Coq au Vin is a French dish which is literally chicken with wine. The traditional Coq au Vin recipes use red wine; however, there are derivations to the classical dish. One variation is Coq au Vin Blanc, chicken with white wine. Our Coq au Vin Blanc recipe uses a dry white wine and pairs well with this dish.

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Ingredients:
3 lbs. chicken (we like to use chicken breasts, as it’s easier to eat and not as messy)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 bacon strips, diced
1 large sweet onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 pint cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:
1. Pat chicken dry, and then season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown (4-minutes/ side).
4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add the bacon the skillet and sauté for 3-minutes.
6. Add the onion and sauté for 5-minutes.
7. Add the garlic and mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
8. Add the chicken back to the skillet.
9. Add the wine and mustard and stir to combine.
10. Cover the skillet and simmer on medium-low for 20-minutes.
11. Uncover the skillet and add the cream.
12. Simmer for 10-minutes.
13. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Wine Pairings:
We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner.

Prosecco
Our Coq au Vin Blanc recipe is a creamy dish with the subtle flavors of the chicken paired with a creamy buttery wine sauce. I found this dish to pair very well with a Prosecco. Proseccos tend to have a creamier, slightly sweet character than a French Champagne. They are refreshing and citrus notes pairs really well with the Coq au Vin Blanc. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Prosecco wines-LetsHaveWine.com

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