Coq au riesling recipe

Coq au Riesling recipe

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Coq au Riesling is a classic French dish that combines tender chicken with the delicate flavors of Riesling wine. This recipe is a delightful twist on the traditional Coq au Vin, replacing red wine with the crisp and fruity Riesling. The chicken is simmered in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic herbs, shallots, and mushrooms, resulting in a rich and comforting dish. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner, this recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors that will surely impress your guests.

Keywords: Coq au Riesling, French dish, chicken, Riesling wine, flavorful broth.

Coq au riesling recipe details

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Ingredients

1	chicken, ca 1.5 kg
150 g	shallots
1 tsp	salt
2 clove(s)	garlic
½ bunch(es)	tarragon, fresh
75 g	butter, unsalted
½ tsp	pepper, white
2 tbsp	parsley, chopped
500 ml	Alsatian Riesling or other dry white wine
200 g	button mushrooms
½ tsp	flour
200 ml	sour cream

Instructions

Cut wings off chicken.

Peel and quarter shallots. Put 1 shallot, together with the wings, some salt and 250ml water, in a pan and simmer for 20 minutes.

Strain stock. Wash and dry remaining chicken, then cut in 8 pieces.

Peel and chop garlic. Rinse and finely chop tarragon, reserving some leaves for garnish. Melt half the butter and brown chicken pieces. Add pepper, salt, shallots, garlic, herbs, wine and stock. Cover and cook for 25 minutes. Rinse mushrooms, slice thinly, sprinkle with flour and brown in remaining butter.

Remove lid from pan, increase heat and continue to cook chicken for another 10 minutes until done. Lift out chicken pieces and keep warm. Stir sour cream into sauce together with mushrooms.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour over chicken. Garnish with tarragon.

Preparation time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a