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Coq au Riesling

Classic Alsatian chicken braised in dry Riesling wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, and a creamy herb-infused sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Alsatian, French
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1.5 cups dry Riesling wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup pearl onions

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Season and lightly flour chicken pieces.
  2. Brown chicken in butter and oil until golden. Remove.
  3. Sauté shallots, garlic, mushrooms, and onions.
  4. Deglaze with Riesling and reduce slightly.
  5. Return chicken, add stock and herbs, simmer until tender.
  6. Finish with cream and adjust seasoning.

Notes

Use only dry Riesling for best results.