Coq au Vin (Keto Version)
Chicken Braised in Red Wine (Keto-Adapted)
Yes, with a tweak: inquire about the sauce thickening method (request no flour). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chicken pieces (often dark meat) slowly braised in a rich red wine sauce with bacon, mushrooms, and a reduced amount of pearl onions. The sauce is naturally reduced or thickened with a keto-friendly alternative (e.g., xanthan gum) instead of flour.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, bacon lardons, mushrooms, red wine (e.g., Burgundy), chicken stock, garlic, pearl onions (sparingly), herbs (thyme, bay leaf), butter, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Inquire about the sauce thickening method (request no flour). Ask for minimal pearl onions and no carrots. Confirm no starchy sides (potatoes, noodles).
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Coq au Vin, sans pommes de terre, pâtes ou pain s'il vous plaît. Les petits oignons peuvent-ils être en quantité minimale ?
For the Coq au Vin, please no potatoes, egg noodles, or bread. Can the pearl onions be minimal?
Watch out for
Red wine (though carbs reduce during cooking, still present); pearl onions; traditional flour thickeners; often served with mashed potatoes or pasta; potential for added sugar in restaurant sauces.
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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