Coq au Vin Blanc (Chicken in White Wine Sauce)
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Braised chicken in a rich white wine and cream sauce with mushrooms, bacon, and aromatics. This French classic is hearty, sophisticated, and deeply flavorful—comfort food elevated.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 4 chicken leg quarters (or 8 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone in)
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (, divided)
- 4 strips streaky smoked bacon (, chopped)
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (, finely diced)
- 1 celery stick (, very finely diced)
- 6 shallots (, roughly chopped or left whole if small)
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, such as cremini, sliced
- 3 ½ oz (100g) wild mushrooms (, whole if small (optional))
- 3 cloves garlic (, thinly sliced)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup (250ml) dry white wine (, I used Chardonnay)
- 2 tbsp brandy ((optional))
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (, or to taste)
- 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock (or broth)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 tbsp cream (, heavy / double)
- salt and pepper (, to taste)
- 2 tbsp parsley (, finely chopped)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 70M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 1h
- Sodium
- 1661mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 656mg
- Calcium
- 60mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 1661MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.