Unlike traditional coq au vin, this dish is made with white wine, which makes it a little lighter than the red wine version.
By Yankee Magazine
Mar 07 2005
Unlike traditional coq au vin, this dish is made with white wine, which makes it a little lighter than the red wine version.
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 ounces lean smoked ham, cut into small cubes
8 chicken thighs, skin removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons flour
1 large onion, chopped medium
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 shallots, chopped fine (about
1/3 cup)
1-1/2 cups mushrooms, cut into
1/4-inch slices
1-1/2 cups full-flavored dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1-1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
2 medium carrots, cut in 1/2-inch disks
1 large stalk celery, cut in 1/2-slices
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over moderately high heat. Add ham and saut