Cook4me+ Coq Au Champagne

• 4 Chicken Marylands
• Salt and Pepper
• 100ml Champagne
• 50ml Chicken Stock
• 500gr Button Mushrooms
• Fresh Tarragon
• 1 tbsp Seeded Fresh Mustard
• 100ml Crème Fraiche

This recipe is part of the #JulyinFrance recipe collection created by Lorena Lys.

The Coq au Champagne is the region Champagne-Ardennes cuisine variant of the famous Coq au Vin recipe. Definitely a crowd pleaser, this creamy, rustic but elegant dish is great for parties and ideal during winter. This recipe is perfect with a dry white wine such as Chablis (AOC) or a Coteaux Champenois.

1. Season the chicken pieces well with salt and pepper.

2. Select “Manual” on the Cook4Me+ and choose the “Browning” function. Once the pot has reached temperature, fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown. Add mushrooms

3. Pour in the champagne to deglaze the pot. Fry for 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock.

4. Select “Pressure Cook” on the Cook4Me+ and adjust time to 20 minutes. Once chicken is cooked, remove it and the mushrooms from pot and place on platter.

5. Whisk together the crème fraiche, seeded mustard and tarragon and return to pot.

6. Select “Browning” function and whisk the cream and mustard into the chicken juices until it reduces slightly. Pour this creamy sauce over the chicken and garnish with more tarragon.