Coq au Riesling
Feb 15, 2026 12:36 PM
This Coq au Riesling is all about flavor. Golden chicken simmered with bacon, mushrooms, Riesling, and cream creates a sauce that’s savory, rich, and beautifully balanced.
If you’re familiar with coq au vin, think of this as the white-wine version. Instead of red wine, Coq au Riesling uses Riesling, which gives the sauce a softer, lighter feel while still keeping all that deep, savory flavor. It’s comforting in the same way, just a little brighter.
The chicken simmers with bacon, mushrooms, Dijon, and thyme until everything smells incredible and the sauce starts to come together on its own. Finished with cream, it’s rich without being heavy and feels like the kind of dinner you actually want to sit down and enjoy.
Ingredients:
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs ( (or 4 whole chicken legs))
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup Riesling wine
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium )
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
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