Allow it to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate.For a make-ahead Coq Au Vin, complete the recipe all the way through, eliminating the final thyme sprig garnish on top.Unless you are shopping at Trader Joe's where I've found some fantastic reds for under $10! Such as the Perrin Cotes du Rhone.Or follow the $10 rule, any wine over that amount will be better than those under it.My rule of thumb is to use a wine you would drink. Some of my favorite wines for Coq Au Vin include a Cotes du Rhone or a Pinot Noir or even a Merlot would be OK.But for something a bit more decadent and over the top you could also try this insanely good French classic called Tartiflette.įrench Tartiflette Recipe What Wine is Best For Coq Au Vin?.One of my favorites would be my Potatoes au Gratin or my Twice Baked Potatoes or my Zucchini Gratin.
You'll want some kind of starch to lap up all the delicious sauce with. I think any kind of potato dish pairs beautifully with Coq Au Vin.I'll warn you it is pricy! But worth it in my opinion, since this is an heirloom piece that will last for decades.I also like to make this dish in a Le Creuset Braiser I think there's something so festive about the red oven-to-table dish with the shiny gold knob.Did I also mention they are cheap! Making this a more cost-effective fancy meal than say a beef tenderloin.They also will not dry out after all that braising, and reheating the following day.For an even easier chicken leg recipe you can try my Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Veggies.I find they are the most flavorful part of the chicken, and look elegant on the plate. What Cut Of Chicken Works Best for Coq Au Vin? Today we don't cook with a lot of roosters here in the States! So chicken is a great substitute. This is a classic French dish that was made by slow-cooking a tough rooster in wine until tender and juicy. The literal translation of Coq Au Vin is "rooster in wine". In fact, coq au vin is even better if you make it a day ahead because it gives the flavors a chance to marry and become more pronounced. Simply because it's an elegant dish that can be made ahead of time! This Coq Au Vin recipe is one of my favorite main course recipes for special occasion entertaining.
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