Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsZinqué - San DiegoCoq Au Vin Recipe

Coq Au Vin Recipe

Time3h
Serves4

3-hour braised chicken, carrots, pancetta, mushrooms, mashed potatoes

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes

Method

Preparation of Coq Au Vin

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, marinate the chicken pieces in red wine for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. Drain and reserve the wine.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pancetta

    In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Brown the Chicken

    In the same pot, add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.

  4. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the onion, garlic, and carrots to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the reserved wine, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, pancetta, and chicken back to the pot. Bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Braise

    Cover and reduce heat to low. Braise for about 2 hours, or until the chicken is tender.

  7. 7

    Add Mushrooms

    During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the quartered mushrooms to the pot.

  8. 8

    Season

    Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Preparation of Mashed Potatoes

  1. 9

    Cook the Potatoes

    In a large pot, cover the peeled and diced potatoes with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 10

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and milk, and mash until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

Serving

  1. 11

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the Coq Au Vin hot with a generous portion of mashed potatoes on the side.

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