Don’t let the French name intimidate you! A favorite umami-rich dish from umami expert David Kasabian, this easy-to-prepare recipe is taken from The Fifth Taste – Cooking with Umami, the book he co-authored with his wife Anna. He suggests making this Coq au Vin recipe a day ahead and reheating it for even more umami taste and a better-developed flavor profile in the dish.
Coq au Vin Noveau
Thanks to the Umami Information Center for sharing this delicious recipe and photo.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 oz. lean smoked ham diced medium
- 8 skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose plain flour
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1 cup cremini or button mushroom slices 1/4-inch thick (1/3 to 1/2 lb.)
- 1 cup fruity white wine such as sauvignon blanc
- 1 14-oz. can low-fat chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 stalks celery sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried
Instructions
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Choose a heavy Dutch oven or skillet with a tight-fitting cover, large enough to fit the chicken in no more than two layers plus the vegetables. In this pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, add the ham and saute until browned all over. Remove and reserve the ham, leaving as much of the oil in the pan as you can.
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Liberally season the pieces of chicken with salt and pepper and dredge them in the flour. Add the remaining oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, sear the pieces of chicken thoroughly on all sides until well browned. Take care not to scorch the flour coating, but do let it get brown. Do this in batches. Reserve the chicken with the ham.
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Return pan to the burner and set to medium. Add the onion, garlic, shallots, and mushrooms, and saute for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until tender and fragrant. Add the wine, chicken broth, carrots, celery, and thyme, and let the pan come to a boil. Add the reserved chicken and ham. Cover the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 45 to 50 minutes, until the chicken is very tender and the sauce has thickened from the flour. Taste and correct seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Arrange chicken pieces and vegetables on a warmed platter, and cover with the sauce. Serve with rice, noodles or roasted potatoes.
Recipe Notes
Recipe courtesy of Umamiinfo.com
