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Riesling Coq au Vin

December 17, 2014 by Maggie Jones 10 Comments

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Creamy Reisling Coq au Vin is a light, gluten-free, one-pot meal

I’ve been making this chicken for about five years now and, while it’s been usurped by Thomas Keller’s simple roast chicken in our weekly rotation, it’s still one of our all time favorites.  The heavenly flavor of wine, leeks and chicken combine in a creamy, stew-like sauce that is soaked up by the potatoes and carrots.

Creamy Coq au Reisling is a light, gluten-free, one-pot meal

Over the years I’ve adapted it from the original recipe in Gourmet to make it lower in calorie, faster, easier, and in my opinion even yummier.  The end result is a one pot meal that is just barely quick enough to be considered weeknight friendly. Note that the nutritional information below assumes you’re eating all the skin which, if you’re interested in nutritional information, you probably aren’t.  I don’t.  But those that do will appreciate the crispiness of this recipe.

Creamy coq au vin made with Reisling

This recipe makes up 8 servings but leftovers heat up beautifully and I swear it’s even more delicious a few days after cooking. While I usually butcher a whole chicken for this dish, I’ve had tons of success with chicken parts and skinless thighs. Even boneless, skinless breasts will work in a pinch.  Braising ensures the meat stays tender and, really, the sauce is where the magic happens.  And it is magical.

Riesling Coq au Vin

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Riesling Coq au Vin

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2 to 4 lbs chicken parts
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 large leeks, white and pale parts only, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 bottle dry white wine
  • 1 c chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb carrots, chopped into 2-3 inch pieces
  • 1-1/2 pound small red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
  • Fresh lemon juice to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F with rack in middle.

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot with tight fitting lid over medium high heat. Brown chicken in two batches such that pieces aren't touching, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate.

Meanwhile, wash and thinly slice leeks and shallots. Chop carrots.

Pour off all but 1 tbs of fat from the pot and add leeks and shallot. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring regularly, until leeks begin to turn golden. Add wine, chicken stock, bay leaf, carrots and potatoes. Increase heat and bring to a roiling boil. Reduce liquid to about 1 cup, about 20 minutes.

When liquid is reduced, return chicken to the pot, cover, and place in the oven. Braise until chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove chicken and potatoes to a plate, adjust seasoning of sauce and stir in parsley, sour cream, and lemon juice. Return potatoes and chicken, skin side up, and place under a broiler 1-2 minutes until chicken skin is crispy and golden.

Nutritional Information

Calories 598
Total Fat 16.8g
Saturated Fat 4.4g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 178mg
Sodium 337mg
Potassium 1240mg
Total Carbohydrates 31.0g
Dietary Fiber 3.7g
Sugars 7.2g
Protein 60.9g
Weight Watchers Points: 12
PointsPlus: 13

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Crispy-skinned coq au vin

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Comments

  1. CakePants says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Oh gosh, this looks marvelous. I don’t think I’ve ever made or had Coq au Vin…I’ve got some lost time to make up for!

    Reply
    • Maggie Jones says

      December 22, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      Mmm… definitely! Red wine is classic but I love the lightness of this recipe.

      Reply
  2. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    December 20, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    Can’t remember the last time that I made a coq au vin. Thanks for reminding me how delicious it is, I definitely need to make this recipe soon!

    Reply
    • Maggie Jones says

      December 22, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      I hope you love it as much as we do!

      Reply
  3. Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite says

    December 21, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try this recipe – perfect Sunday night dinner 🙂

    Reply
    • Maggie Jones says

      December 22, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you! And you’re so right – this really is the perfect Sunday night feast.

      Reply
  4. Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen says

    December 29, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    This looks delicious! I love that you used white wine, that sauce looks amazing. Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  5. Brad Jones (Maggie's husband) says

    January 13, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    One of my long time favorites. There were definitely times when we put the bread away at the end of the meal, because you’ll just end up wiping the plate clean and adding an extra meals worth of calories.

    Reply
  6. Stacie says

    January 31, 2016 at 8:01 am

    This was sublime! The taste was just so wonderful. The wine and the lemon were so bright. It was easy enough that I plan to add this to my dinner rotation!

    Reply
    • Maggie Jones says

      January 31, 2016 at 10:37 am

      Woot! I’m so glad you loved it. It’s one of our favorites, too.

      Reply

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