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Coq au Riesling – A Cozy Twist on a French Classic

A creamy Alsatian-style chicken stew made with Riesling wine, mushrooms, and herbs for a comforting yet elegant French meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: Alsatian, French
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Brown seasoned chicken in butter and oil until golden.
  2. Sauté shallots, garlic, mushrooms, and onions.
  3. Deglaze with Riesling and add stock and herbs.
  4. Simmer chicken until tender, then finish with cream.

Notes

Use dry Riesling for best balance. Serve with bread or potatoes.