Quick Coq au Vin

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Quick Coq au Vin
85 min.
6
508kcal

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Quick Coq au Vin: A Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Delight!

Discover the classic French comfort food with a twist - Quick Coq au Vin! This delectable dish is not only a feast for your taste buds but also adheres to specific dietary needs, making it a perfect addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. With a total preparation time of just 85 minutes, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe serves 6, ensuring there's plenty for everyone to enjoy. Each serving comes in at a satisfying 508 calories, making it a hearty option for lunch or dinner.

Quick Coq au Vin is a versatile meal that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a main dish. The recipe calls for a delightful array of ingredients, including baby carrots, a bay leaf, a 4-pound chicken, chicken broth, button or cremini mushrooms (optional for an extra earthy flavor), garlic, olive oil, a bottle of red wine (white wine also works), sweet onions, and thyme. To make this dish, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment: a frying pan, a pot, and a ziploc bag.

Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity and depth of flavor in this Quick Coq au Vin. It's a dish that feels like it's been simmering for hours, but it's ready in less than two hours. The chicken is seasoned to perfection, the vegetables are tender, and the wine reduction adds a rich depth that will have you wondering how you ever lived without this recipe in your life. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, Quick Coq au Vin is a must-try that promises to become a new favorite.

Ingredients

  • 20  baby carrots whole cut in half
  •  bay leaves 
  • pound chicken cut into six pieces
  • cup chicken broth 
  • ounces crimini mushrooms rinsed halved
  • handful salt and pepper with salt and pepper to taste
  • clove garlic minced peeled
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • bottle red wine (white works, too)
  • large pearl onions sweet chopped
  • sprigs thyme leaves 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the bacon and cook until crisp.
  3. Transfer to a large plate.
  4. Shake the chicken pieces with the seasoned flour in a paper or plastic bag.
  5. Brown the chicken in the pot, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer to the plate with the bacon.
  7. Sauté the mushrooms (if using), carrots, garlic, and onions in the pot until they just begin to brown, 5 minutes.
  8. Pour half the wine into the pan and cook over high heat for about 8 minutes.
  9. Add the broth and the remaining wine. Bring to a boil and add the chicken, bacon, and herbs.
  10. Return to a boil, then cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  11. Remove the bay leaf and thyme and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories508kcal
Protein27.82%
Fat63.44%
Carbs8.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.5
Glycemic Load
0.76
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.572174258854%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Petunidin
2.47mg
Delphinidin
2.51mg
Malvidin
17.3mg
Peonidin
1.56mg
Catechin
8.93mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
4.74mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.79mg
Naringenin
2.21mg
Apigenin
0.18mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.54mg
Quercetin
3.34mg
Gallocatechin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:507.67kcal
25.38%
Fat:29.04g
44.68%
Saturated Fat:7.25g
45.29%
Carbohydrates:9g
3%
Net Carbohydrates:7.58g
2.75%
Sugar:3.61g
4.01%
Cholesterol:109.65mg
36.55%
Sodium:345.44mg
15.02%
Alcohol:13.25g
100%
Alcohol %:4.21%
100%
Protein:28.66g
57.31%
Vitamin A:4820.27IU
96.41%
Vitamin B3:11.88mg
59.4%
Selenium:31.56µg
45.08%
Vitamin B6:0.68mg
33.78%
Phosphorus:302.42mg
30.24%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.77%
Vitamin B5:2.08mg
20.79%
Potassium:707.28mg
20.21%
Zinc:2.61mg
17.37%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.16%
Copper:0.32mg
15.95%
Iron:2.49mg
13.84%
Magnesium:52.84mg
13.21%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.22%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.77%
Vitamin K:10.07µg
9.59%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.26%
Folate:30.5µg
7.63%
Fiber:1.42g
5.7%
Vitamin C:4.63mg
5.61%
Calcium:49.81mg
4.98%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.19%
Source:Epicurious