Sometimes quick meals are in order–okay, most times quick meals are in order, but every once in a while a meal that takes time is worth every minute of it, especially one that takes the time to sweat out chicken fat for flavor.
This is one of those meals.
I originally saw this recipe here. A truly awesome blog–if you’ve never been, take some time look around. However the recipe is originally from Nigel Slater, one of my favorite food writers and cookbook authors.
And since I’m often asked what some of my favorite cookbooks are I’ll say, his Kitchen Diaries ranks as one of my top five. Every single recipe is good–definitely a must have. For today, let’s get started with this one from Nigel Slater.
Coq au Riesling
Ingredients
- Recipe from SimplyDeliciousFood.com
- 50g butter
- splash of olive oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 125g bacon/pancetta, sliced into thin strips
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 8 chicken pieces on the bone (4 thighs and 4 drumsticks, skin on)
- 250g portabellini mushrooms, sliced
- 500ml Riesling (or dry white wine of your choice)
- 250ml cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- handful chopped parsley
Instructions
Since I did not adapt this recipe in any way, please understand I'm sending you over to the original site of the recipe for the remainder of it as it's the courteous thing to do.
Notes
- Try to avoid using skinless, as most of the flavor is extracted from the skin.
Just beautiful (and delicious I’m sure!)
Isn’t it just the most amazing recipe? Old Nigel is always a winner. I’m glad I could inspire you to make this! And your photography… good grief. Too beautiful for words!
These photos embody the comforting feel of this dish perfectly, I just want to snuggle up with a dish of this and get cozy. Beautiful!
Nigel Slater is one of my favorite authors too. His recipe are fuss-free yet taste wonderful. You’ve just made his recipe alive with your stunning photography. Thank you for reminding me to try out Coq Au Riesling.
I have chicken in the g=fridge just begging to be made into this! Beautiful, comforting and hearty.
Your photography is fantastic as always.
This meal is almost too pretty to eat. HOW DO YO MAKE CHICKEN GORGEOUS? You amaze me.
But, like I said, ALMOST too pretty…still pass my a fork and knife and let me go to town. Yum! Pinning 🙂
These pics are better than magazines covers! Wow.
Never heard of Coq Au Riesling, eager to try. Just glad I don’t have to pronounce it!
oh my gawd, stunning!!! going to check out the full recipe now!
GORGEOUS Naomi!!
Love the photos! Great dinner!
Such stunning photos and the perfect family dinner!
Be still my heart. GAH! I can’t wait to dig in!
I have seen this recipe before and have always wanted to try it. What excuse do I have for not, living in an area that makes some of the best Riesling in the world. Thanks for sharing. Pinning now for when cooler weather arrives.
This looks beautiful and delicious!
Oh yes- I will eat this- it is sooooo beautiful!!
Daayyyum! That is one beautiful meal!! I also love Nigel! Not as much as a coq au vin, but close enough.
Stunning. I love this recipe!
I agree 100% with you! Spending extra time occasionally on a dish is so worth it in the end! This looks amazing. I have this on my list to make – haven’t gotten around to it though!
Your photos of this one are seriously SO gorgeous! Love the colors, the lighting, the composition, everything.
i am obsessed with this dish.. love your beautiful photography too. definitely a recipe i will be trying my hand at, thanks for the inspiration!
I’m drooling all over the place. This recipe is freaking good!! Gorgeous photos too!
I need to try this, it looks fabulous.
A testament to your amazing photos that even though it’s almost 90 degrees outside I’m seriously considering this for dinner tonight. At least I don’t need to turn on the oven. I’ll feel completely justified if accompanied with a cold glass of riesling and a garden fresh salad.
I love Nigel Slater recipes. This looks so good with the mushrooms and Riesling!
Absolutely beautiful and decadent Naomi! this will be perfect for a special occasion!
Absolutely stunning!
This looks absolutely amazing! I can almost taste the flavor from here! And you’re right – sometimes the very best dishes are those that you have to work for – one of my favorites is a similar chicken dish that cooks forever – but the flavor is so amazing, you can’t get it any other way. And, the photos are amazing! I love the moody look!
This is beyond gorgeous, Naomi. You make chicken look goooood!
Once I saw this recipe and all the lovely pictures, I had to make it! This was last nights dinner and it was SO good! Will most definitely be making this again! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!!
This recipe is super amazing!! I can’t wait to make this.
However, since dry white wine is not available in my locals, can I use red wine instead?
Yummi! This is a traditional meal from my region, Alsace, in France… because… Riesling is a famous wine produced here. You can find Coq au Riesling in many restaurants and we’re doing it often here, at home ! And, as an answer to Lee’s comment : this is not a recipe to prepare with red wine, sorry ! Hope you can buy or order some white wine somewhere !
Stunning pictures 🙂
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Gorgeous photography, I had to add to the comments of everyone else that said so. Just lovely and definitely a recipe that I will be adding to my list.
This looks absolutely amazing!
I am just a farm cook. But your photography made this dish look so wonderfully delicious, the farmer that is not crazy about chicken just had to have this for Sunday dinner. And I must say it does not disappoint! The farmer is still raving hours later. Thank you for a very beautiful recipe! A secret aside — The farmer is on a low carb high fat diet and this could not be a more delicious diet meal!
could you break down the gram & millimeters measurments into US weight and mass measurments. ie: bacon, portabelini , Riesling, cream.
Butter bacon and cream…. would make cardboard taste good! cheating