How Long to Cook Coq au Vin (Bone-In Chicken Braised in Red Wine) in the oven
Specification: 3.5 lb bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks browned with lardons and braised in Burgundy red wine
3-Step Execution Protocol
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare coq au vin (bone-in chicken braised in red wine) (3.5 lb bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks browned with lardons and braised in Burgundy red wine).
Cook for 45–55 mins. Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.
Thigh meat registers at least 175°F at the bone and pulls clean with a fork in rich, thickened purple-tinted sauce Confirm internal temperature reaches 175°F (79°C). Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Escoffier Culinary Institute French Technical Reference & USDA FSIS Poultry Guidelines