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Coq au Riesling – A Cozy Twist on a French Classic

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy Riesling wine sauce with mushrooms and herbs, inspired by traditional Alsatian cuisine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Alsatian, French
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 300 g mushrooms sliced
  • 1.5 cups dry Riesling wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Brown chicken in butter and olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until softened.
  4. Add mushrooms and cook until lightly browned.
  5. Deglaze with Riesling wine and simmer briefly.
  6. Return chicken to pot, add stock, cover and simmer until tender.
  7. Stir in cream and simmer uncovered until sauce thickens.

Notes

Serve with noodles, rice, or crusty bread for best results.