Keto Coq Au Vin

Savor the rich, comforting flavors of classic French cuisine with our Keto Coq Au Vin, a low-carb rendition of the traditional chicken braised in red wine, with a sumptuous blend of mushrooms, bacon, and aromatic herbs. This dish promises a gourmet dining experience while keeping your macros in check.

Course Dinner

Cuisine French

Keyword Braised Chicken Keto, Keto Coq au Vin, Keto Dinner, Low Carb French Cuisine

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings servings

Calories 400kcal

Equipment

Large skillet or Dutch oven
Measuring cups and spoons
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

4 pieces Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (1.5 lbs or 680 g)
4 slices Bacon, chopped (112 g)
1 cup Pearl onions, peeled (about 14 onions or 150 g)
8 oz Cremini mushrooms, quartered (227 g)
3 cloves Garlic, minced (9 g)
1 cup Dry red wine (choose a low-carb option) (240 ml)
1 cup Chicken broth (240 ml)
2 tablespoons Tomato paste (30 g)
2 sprigs Fresh thyme
1 Bay leaf
2 tablespoons Olive oil (30 ml)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Pan: Heat a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
Brown the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and place the chicken skin-side down into the pan. Cook until the skin is golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the pearl onions and mushrooms. Sauté until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Deglaze: Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the wine to reduce by half, approximately 10 minutes.
Braise the Chicken: Stir in the chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer. Return the chicken and bacon to the pan, nestling them into the liquid. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, until the chicken is tender.
Final Touches: Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Check the seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Choose a dry red wine that is low in residual sugars to keep this dish keto-friendly.

If pearl onions are not available, you can substitute with a small, diced regular onion.

For an even lower carb count, reduce the number of pearl onions and mushrooms.

This dish can be made in advance and often tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together.

Serve with cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles for a complete keto-friendly meal.

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