Enjoy our take on Coq au Vin made with carrots, celery and onion. This saucy dish is served with smooth gem squash mash and a sprinkling of fresh parsley, the perfect accompaniments to this divine French-inspired dinner!
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WHAT A GEM!
Place the gem squash in a pot and fully submerge in water. Cover with the lid and place over a high heat. Once boiling, cook for 20-25 minutes until easily pierced through with a knife. Remove from the pot on completion and cut in half – don’t burn yourself! Scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Add a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil and some seasoning. Mash with a fork until the flesh is smooth and the butter has melted (if using). Return to the pot, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
GOLDEN CHICKY
Boil the kettle. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl along with ½ the chopped thyme, and some seasoning. Toss until fully combined. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the pan on completion.
COQ AU VIN
Dilute the stock with 200ml of boiling water. Place the Cornflour in a small bowl and mix in 1 tbsp of diluted stock until a runny paste - this is called a slurry! Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the carrot chunks, the diced onion, and the chopped celery, and fry for 3-4 minutes until softened and browned. Add the tomato paste and the remaining thyme and fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the diluted stock, the slurry, the red wine, and the browned chicken. Bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Season to taste.
VOILA!
Plate up the gem squash mash. Side with the coq au vin and all the saucy goodness. Finish off with a sprinkling of the chopped Parsley. Look at you go, Chef!
WHAT A GEM!
Place the gem squash in a pot and fully submerge in water. Cover with the lid and place over a high heat. Once boiling, cook for 20-25 minutes until easily pierced through with a knife. Remove from the pot on completion and cut in half – don’t burn yourself! Scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Add a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil and some seasoning. Mash with a fork until the flesh is smooth and the butter has melted (if using). Return to the pot, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
GOLDEN CHICKY
Boil the kettle. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl along with ½ the chopped thyme, and some seasoning. Toss until fully combined. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the pan on completion.
COQ AU VIN
Dilute the stock with 400ml of boiling water. Place the Cornflour in a small bowl and mix in 2 tbsp of diluted stock until a runny paste - this is called a slurry! Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the carrot chunks, the diced onion, and the chopped celery, and fry for 3-4 minutes until softened and browned. Add the tomato paste and the remaining thyme and fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the diluted stock, the slurry, the red wine, and the browned chicken. Bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Season to taste.
VOILA!
Plate up the gem squash mash. Side with the coq au vin and all the saucy goodness. Finish off with a sprinkling of the chopped Parsley. Look at you go, Chef!
WHAT A GEM!
Place the gem squash in a pot and fully submerge in water. Cover with the lid and place over a high heat. Once boiling, cook for 30-35 minutes until easily pierced through with a knife. Remove from the pot on completion and cut in half – don’t burn yourself! Scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Add a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil and some seasoning. Mash with a fork until the flesh is smooth and the butter has melted (if using). Return to the pot, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
GOLDEN CHICKY
Boil the kettle. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl along with ½ the chopped thyme, and some seasoning. Toss until fully combined. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the pan on completion.
COQ AU VIN
Dilute the stock with 600ml of boiling water. Place the Cornflour in a small bowl and mix in 3 tbsp of diluted stock until a runny paste - this is called a slurry! Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the carrot chunks, the diced onion, and the chopped celery, and fry for 4-5 minutes until softened and browned. Add the tomato paste and the remaining thyme and fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the diluted stock, the slurry, the red wine, and the browned chicken. Bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Season to taste.
VOILA!
Plate up the gem squash mash. Side with the coq au vin and all the saucy goodness. Finish off with a sprinkling of the chopped Parsley. Look at you go, Chef!
WHAT A GEM!
Place the gem squash in a pot and fully submerge in water. Cover with the lid and place over a high heat. Once boiling, cook for 30-35 minutes until easily pierced through with a knife. Remove from the pot on completion and cut in half – don’t burn yourself! Scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Add a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil and some seasoning. Mash with a fork until the flesh is smooth and the butter has melted (if using). Return to the pot, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
GOLDEN CHICKY
Boil the kettle. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl along with ½ the chopped thyme, and some seasoning. Toss until fully combined. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the pan on completion.
COQ AU VIN
Dilute the stock with 800ml of boiling water. Place the Cornflour in a small bowl and mix in 4 tbsp of diluted stock until a runny paste - this is called a slurry! Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the carrot chunks, the diced onion, and the chopped celery, and fry for 5-6 minutes until softened and browned. Add the tomato paste and the remaining thyme and fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the diluted stock, the slurry, the red wine, and the browned chicken. Bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Season to taste.
VOILA!
Plate up the gem squash mash. Side with the coq au vin and all the saucy goodness. Finish off with a sprinkling of the chopped Parsley. Look at you go, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R328.50
for 4 servings · R82.12 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Free-range Chicken Leg Quarters needs 4Free Range Tandoori Masala Style Chicken Leg Quarter Avg 1.2 kg R149.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R149.99
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Cornflour needs 20 mlMaizena Cornflour 500 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Celery Stalks needs 4Carrot & Celery Fingers 200 g R26.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R26.99
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Carrot needs 480 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 16% of packR7.20
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Red Wine needs 200 mlRed Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 80% of packR35.99
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Chicken Stock needs 20 mlFresh Free Range Liquid Chicken Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R54.99 · 4% of packR2.20
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Gem Squash needs 4Gem Squash 1 kg R32.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R32.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Fresh Parsley needs 15 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 10% of packR5.70
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Fresh Thyme needs 15 gFree Range Slow Cooked Thyme & Garlic Confit Chicken Leg Quarters Avg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg at R197.19 · 1% of packR2.46
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Tomato Paste needs 30 mlChilli Tomato Paste 70 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Coq au Vin?
The preparation time for Coq au Vin with gem squash mash is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Coq au Vin with gem squash mash?
The total time required to make Coq au Vin with gem squash mash is between 30 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Coq au Vin provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Coq au Vin?
Carrot, Celery Stalks, Chicken, Chicken Stock, Cornflour, Free-Range Chicken Leg Quarter, Gem Squash, Onion, Parsley, Red Wine, Thyme, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Coq au Vin?
Calories: 728, Carbs: 34 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 60.4 grams, Sugar: 14.4 grams, Salt: 701 grams
How do I prepare Coq au Vin?
GOLDEN CHICKY: Boil the kettle. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl along with ½ the chopped thyme, and some seasoning. Toss until fully combined. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the pan on completion. WHAT A GEM!: Place the gem squash in a pot and fully submerge in water. Cover with the lid and place over a high heat. Once boiling, cook for 20-25 minutes until easily pierced through with a knife. Remove from the pot on completion and cut in half – don’t burn yourself! Scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Add a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil and some seasoning. Mash with a fork until the flesh is smooth and the butter has melted (if using). Return to the pot, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving. VOILA!: Plate up the gem squash mash. Side with the coq au vin and all the saucy goodness. Finish off with a sprinkling of the chopped parsley. Look at you go, Chef! COQ AU VIN: Dilute the stock with 400ml of boiling water. Place the cornflour in a small bowl and mix in 2 tbsp of diluted stock until a runny paste - this is called a slurry! Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the carrot chunks, the diced onion, and the chopped celery, and fry for 3-4 minutes until softened and browned. Add the tomato paste and the remaining thyme and fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the diluted stock, the slurry, the red wine, and the browned chicken. Bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Season to taste.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Coq au Vin?
Carrot, Celery Stalks, Chicken, Chicken Stock, Cornflour, Free-Range Chicken Leg Quarter, Gem Squash, Onion, Parsley, Red Wine, Thyme, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Coq au Vin have?
728 calories
How much fat content does Coq au Vin have?
grams