Light coq au vin

The classic French casserole made lighter: chicken, red wine, mushrooms and carrots, without excess fat. Tender and fragrant, it keeps all its depth of flavour with less fat.

Preparation: 20 min  |  Cooking: 60 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Medium

Calculated per portion from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 424 kcal · 39 g protein · 10 g carbohydrate · 16 g fat

Ingredients

• 4 chicken legs
• 400 ml red wine
• 300 g mushrooms
• 3 carrots
• 2 onions
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 bouquet garni

Method

1. Brown the chicken and set aside.
2. Fry the onions and carrots, then deglaze with the red wine.
3. Return the chicken, add the bouquet garni and simmer for 45 minutes.
4. Add the mushrooms 20 minutes before the end.

Nutritional benefits

Chicken provides lean protein, and the vegetables bring fibre and vitamins. By limiting the starting fat and leaving out the bacon, we lighten this traditional dish while keeping its richness. The long cooking tenderises it without added fat. Naturally gluten-free.

Variations and substitutions

• Alcohol-free: use a robust chicken stock.
• With bacon lardons (traditional, richer version).
• With potatoes for a complete meal.
• With white wine (coq au Riesling).

Storage and making ahead

Even better reheated; keeps for 4 days and can be frozen. A batch-cooking champion.

💡 Good to know

Long, gentle cooking tenderises the chicken and concentrates the flavours: don’t rush the simmering.

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The ingredients in this recipe: chicken legs · red wine · mushrooms · carrots · onions.

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