Coq au Vin (Keto-Friendly)
Chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and bacon, served with cauliflower puree
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used for thickening the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic French stew featuring chicken pieces braised in red wine, often with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions. Modified to ensure no flour thickeners and served with cauliflower puree instead of high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, red wine (Burgundy), bacon (lardons), mushrooms, chicken stock, garlic, herbs (thyme, bay leaf), butter. Keto version served with mashed cauliflower.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure no flour is used for thickening the sauce. Request no potatoes (pommes de terre) or noodles. Ask for a side of mashed cauliflower or simply the chicken and sauce. Be aware of pearl onions, which add some carbs.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pas de petits oignons, s'il vous plaît. La sauce est-elle épaissie naturellement, sans farine ni amidon ? Veuillez utiliser un vin sec.
No pearl onions, please. Is the sauce thickened naturally, without flour or starch? Please ensure a dry wine is used.
Watch out for
Flour thickener in sauce, potatoes/noodles, pearl onions, hidden sugar in braising liquid.
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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