Go Back

Coq au Riesling

A classic Alsatian chicken dish braised in Riesling wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, and a creamy sauce.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Alsatian, French
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces or 3½–4 lbs chicken parts
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup pearl onions peeled
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups dry Riesling wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown in butter and olive oil.
  2. Remove chicken and sauté shallots, garlic, mushrooms, and pearl onions.
  3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook briefly.
  4. Deglaze with Riesling wine, scraping the pot.
  5. Add chicken stock and herbs, return chicken, and simmer gently.
  6. Remove chicken, stir in cream, and reduce sauce slightly.
  7. Return chicken to sauce, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Notes

Use a dry Riesling for best flavor; avoid sweet wines.