Coq au Vin (sans pommes de terre/nouilles)
Chicken with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Red Wine Sauce (without starches)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, noodles, or rice are served. About 12g 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 (traditionally dark meat) braised in red wine, with bacon lardons, mushrooms, garlic, and herbs.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs/legs), bacon, mushrooms, pearl onions (in moderation), garlic, carrots (small amount), red wine, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, noodles, or rice are served. Ask if any flour is used to thicken the sauce and request it be omitted if so.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Coq au Vin, sans pommes de terre, pâtes ou riz. La sauce est-elle liée avec de la farine ? Si oui, je préférerais sans.
For the Coq au Vin, please no potatoes, noodles, or rice. Is the sauce thickened with flour? If so, please omit it.
Watch out for
Pearl onions, carrots (even small amounts can add up), potential flour thickeners in sauce, traditional potato/noodle/rice sides.
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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