Coq au Vin (Braised Chicken in Red Wine)
Braised Chicken in Red Wine with Mushrooms and Bacon (No Potatoes or Noodles)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, egg noodles, rice, or other starchy sides. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic French dish featuring chicken braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and often pearl onions. The sauce is rich and savory. Modifications focus on omitting traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, bacon lardons, button mushrooms, red wine (e.g., Burgundy), chicken broth, butter, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, small amount of pearl onions.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, egg noodles, rice, or other starchy sides. Confirm no flour or excessive thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Wine reduction may contain residual sugar; pearl onions add a small amount of carbs; restaurant sauces can sometimes use flour as a thickener or contain added sugar.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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