Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin)
Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin) layers tender, wine-braised chicken thighs with smoky bacon, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic thyme for a rich, balanced sauce. The flavors are deep and comforting with a glossy finish and gentle acidity, perfect for a cozy dinner party or a special weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 25
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly season the chicken thighs all over with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Cook the bacon in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Increase the heat to high; place the chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the skillet. Cook until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate; drain and discard all but 1 tablespoon of drippings from the skillet.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the mushrooms, onion, and shallots with a pinch of salt to the skillet; cook until golden and caramelized, 7 to 12 minutes.
- 5
Stir the flour and butter into the mushroom mixture until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.
- 6
Pour the red wine into the skillet and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in the bacon and thyme; simmer until the wine is reduced by about one-third, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth; return the chicken thighs to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven; cook for 30 minutes. Spoon the skillet juices over the chicken; continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near but not touching the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer the chicken to a platter.
- 8
Place the skillet over high heat; reduce the skillet juices, skimming fat from the top as needed, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper; remove and discard the thyme. Pour the sauce over the chicken to serve.
- Calories 2151.89 kcal High 108%
- Protein 398.82 g Good Source 798%
- Carbohydrate 11.38 g 4%
- Total Fat 57.41 g High 74%
- Saturated Fat 6.58 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1308.99 mg High 436%
- Sodium 4182.9 mg High 182%
- Dietary Fiber 0.51 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 8.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 91.55 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 124.93 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 15.68 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin) is a French dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Button Mushrooms, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 2151.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin)?
- It is a French recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin) made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Button Mushrooms, Chicken Broth, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin)?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin)?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2151.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin) healthy?
- Chef John's Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au Vin) has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 2151.89 calories and 398.82 g of protein, or 798% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4182.9 mg (182% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.58 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required