Coq Au Vin | The Secret Behind This French Chicken

Coq au Vin might look like a rich, fancy French stew… but its origins tell a very different story. In this video, I’ll show you how to make this iconic dish the traditional way, while uncovering the real reason it was invented in the first place. From humble ingredients to bold, slow-cooked flavour, Coq au Vin is a dish that proves great food doesn’t need to be complicated. Products I Use: 📘 My Cookbook: https://bit.ly/4fjQbry 🥗 Meal Prep Containers: https://www.luvele.com/?ref=qNAC7JWq6... 🔪 My Knives (Free Shipping): https://www.koiknives.com/discount/Ja... 🧰 Kitchen Tools & Equipment: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chefjacko... Follow Me: Instagram:   / chefjackovens   Facebook:   / chefjackovens   TikTok:   / chefjackovens   Patreon:   / chefjackovens   Join the Channel: 🍽️    / @chefjackovens   🧾 Recipe & Nutrition: https://chefjackovens.com/coq-au-vin/ 4 - Bone-in Chicken Thighs 2 - Bone-in Chicken Drumsticks 150g (5.2oz) - Bacon or Lardons, Diced 200g (7.05oz) - Brown Mushrooms, Halved 6 - Shallots, Peels, and Halved 4 - Garlic Cloves, Crushed 2 Cup (500ml) - Dry Red Wine (Pinot Noir, Burgundy, or Côtes du Rhône) 1 Cup (250ml) - Chicken Stock 1 Tbsp (20g) - Tomato Paste 2 Tbsp (15g) - Plain Flour 2 Tbsp (40ml) - Olive Oil 3 - Dry or Fresh Bay Leaves 6 - Sprigs of Thyme Salt & Pepper 2 1/2 Tbsp (50ml) - Cognac or Brandy Any alcohol can be substituted for chicken or vegetable stock. #coqauvin #frenchfood #comfortfood #cookingvideo #homemaderecipes #recipevideo #easyrecipes #chefjackovens #slowcooking #chickendinner #redwinechicken #onepotmeal #frenchcuisine #foodhistory #homecooking