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Coq au Vin

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Chicken braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and shallots. The Burgundian classic that turns cheap chicken into something worthy of a Sunday lunch.

Prep 20 mins
Cook 1 hr 15 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £2.62

Approx £10.49 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Coq au Vin

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Brown the chicken thighs in butter until golden, 5 minutes per side. Remove.
  2. 2
    Cook the diced bacon and whole shallots in the same pan until browned. Add mushrooms and garlic for 3 more minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in the flour and tomato puree, then pour in the wine and stock. Add the thyme.
  4. 4
    Return the chicken, bring to a simmer, cover and cook on low heat for 60 minutes until the chicken is falling apart.
  5. 5
    Skim any fat from the top. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with crusty bread or buttery mash.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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