Coq au Vin (keto-modified for sides)
Chicken Braised in Red Wine with Bacon and Mushrooms and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, noodles, rice, or bread. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic French dish featuring chicken pieces braised in red wine (traditionally Burgundy), often with bacon lardons, mushrooms, and pearl onions. The sauce is rich and flavorful. Usually served with potatoes or noodles.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, red wine (Burgundy), bacon lardons, mushrooms, pearl onions, garlic, chicken stock, butter, herbs (thyme, bay leaf), salt, pepper, cauliflower mash/sautéed greens (for keto side).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, noodles, rice, or bread. Ask for a side of green vegetables or, if available, cauliflower mash instead of potatoes. Confirm sauce has no flour thickeners.
Watch out for
Red wine contains some carbs, though much is cooked off. Pearl onions and carrots (if included) contribute carbs. The sauce can be thickened with flour, so inquire. Hidden sugars are possible in some restaurant preparations.
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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