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Coq au vin
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 188 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 22%
- Carbohydrate 3.3 g 1%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 4.2 g 21%
- Fibre 0.2 g 1%
- Sugars 0.4 g —
- Sodium 154 mg 7%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 55 µg 6%
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.3 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.18 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.15 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 2.6 mg 16%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.63 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.15 mg 9%
- Biotin (B7) 3.2 µg 11%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.4 µg 17%
Minerals
- Calcium 14 mg 1%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 88 mg 7%
- Potassium 286 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.9 mg 8%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.1 mg 4%
- Selenium 9 µg 16%
- Iodine 6 µg 4%
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Questions about Coq au vin
What cut of chicken works best for coq au vin?
Use bone-in thighs and drumsticks: they stay moist during the long braise and give the sauce more flavour than breast meat. Brown the pieces well before adding the wine and stock.
How long should you cook coq au vin?
After browning, cover and simmer it gently for about 1–1½ hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through; the centre should reach 75 °C. Add the mushrooms near the end so they keep their texture.
Which wine should you use for coq au vin?
Choose a dry red wine you would happily drink, such as Pinot Noir; it need not be an expensive bottle. Avoid sweet wine, which can make the sauce taste cloying.
Does the alcohol cook off in coq au vin?
No: a long braise reduces the alcohol, but does not reliably remove all of it. If you need an alcohol-free version, use chicken stock with a little red-wine vinegar for acidity instead.
What do you serve with coq au vin?
Mashed potatoes, buttered noodles or crusty bread are good for soaking up the wine sauce. Add green beans or a simple salad for a fresh contrast.
Can you make coq au vin ahead and reheat it?
Yes; it often tastes better the next day. Cool it promptly, refrigerate in a covered container and use within 3–4 days; reheat until steaming hot throughout.
What does ‘coq au vin’ mean, and why is it made with chicken?
The French name means ‘rooster in wine’. The dish was traditionally a way to braise a tough older bird until tender; chicken is commonly used today.
Source: CoFID (UK) 19-486 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
