Coq au Vin Blanc

Coq au Vin Blanc is a classic French braised chicken dish where chicken is slowly cooked in a rich white wine sauce, typically with mushrooms, onions, and herbs. Unlike its more famous red wine counterpart, Coq au Vin Rouge, this version uses a dry white wine like Chardonnay, resulting in a lighter, more delicate flavor profile. It originates from the Burgundy region of France and is a staple of French country cooking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and moderate in fat from the cooking method and sauce, with very few carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a good amount of B vitamins, selenium, and phosphorus, and generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories depending on the cut of chicken and amount of sauce used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	435 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	9 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Vitamin A	85 mcg RAE
Vitamin K	15 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Coq au Vin Blanc showcases the French culinary principle of 'terroir,' where local ingredients like regional wine define the dish. Nutritionally, using white wine instead of red alters the antioxidant profile, and the slow braising method helps tenderize leaner cuts of chicken while infusing deep flavor without excessive added fat.