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Keto Coq Au Vin

This Keto Coq Au Vin is the perfect way to get flavor without loading up on carbs! Find out how you can fuel your belly with amazing ingredients and taste and not have to stress about “cheating” on your keto diet. This keto-friendly Coq Au Vin is a MUST to make!

easy keto coq au vin

If you’re like me, you’re probably tired of stressing out over finding a meal that is low carb and easy to make. I heart that – and I’m here to give you a great recipe!

You have the option to eat low carb – and enjoy it and this easy keto Coq Au Vin recipe is your proof!

What is the meaning of coq au vin?

This recipe is quite famous in various parts of the world. It’s a chicken-based dish and involves cooking the chicken in red wine to create a flavorful meal.

How is coq au vin supposed to taste?

This will probably vary depending on who you ask, but the texture is a bit thicker, almost like a thick soup or stew. You’ll be able to taste the chicken with a hint of wine, and also the saltiness of the added bacon as well.

You’ll also notice that you can omit the liquid and serve it on a plate as well! So many options to enjoy this dish!

keto coq au vin served on a white plate

Ingredients to make Keto Coq Au Vin

While you may be nervous about trying something new, this recipe is worth it! Just gather up the simple ingredients listed below, and you’ll love the cooking process in no time at all.

  • chicken (bone-in legs and thighs)
  • bacon
  • onion
  • minced garlic
  • chicken broth
  • red cooking wine
  • sprigs of fresh thyme
  • sliced mushrooms
  • bay leaf
  • tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make Low Carb Coq Au Vin

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. 

Add the chopped bacon to an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat, and brown completely. Place onto a paper towel lined plate to drain. 

cooking bacon in a skillet

Drain all but a tablespoon of the bacon drippings from the skillet. 

Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, and brown evenly on all sides. Remove, and set aside. 

cooking chicken in a skillet

Place the onion into the skillet, and saute for a few minutes. 

Stir in the garlic, and reduce the heat to medium. 

Pour in the chicken broth and red cooking wine. 

adding the red wine to the skillet

Mix in the tomato paste, bayleaf and thyme as well as salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a light boil. 

Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet. 

adding the chicken into the skillet

Cover and bake for 55 minutes. 

Remove the cover, add the mushrooms and bake for another 15 minutes.

skillet full of keto coq au vin

Who popularized coq au vin?

This recipe dates back to the early 1900s in France, but the person who really made it popular is Julia Child!

What side dishes go with coq au vin?

You have options when it comes to pairing this chicken and red wine dish with sides! You can choose rice, pasta, steamed or cooked veggies, and more.

The chicken is the star of the show and the most flavorful and it pairs well with just about anything that you’ll love!

Is coq au vin better the next day?

Being able to enjoy leftovers of this simple recipe the next day means that the flavors get even longer to mesh together overnight.

Just store it in an airtight container in the fridge and you’ll love having this as a lunch or dinner option the next day.

More Easy Chicken Recipes

Since chicken is a great way to eat low carb and stick to a keto diet, here are some other easy chicken dinners to try!

keto coq au vin on a white plate

Keto Coq Au Vin

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

This Keto Coq Au Vin is the perfect way to create a delicious low carb meal!

Ingredients

  • 8 Pieces of chicken (bone in legs and thighs)
  • 4 Slices of bacon cut into pieces
  • ½ Onion cut into wedges
  • 3 tsp. Minced garlic
  • 2 C. Chicken broth
  • 1 C. Red cooking wine
  • 4-6 Sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 8 oz. Sliced mushrooms
  • 1 Bayleaf
  • 1 Tbsp. Tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. 
  2. Add the chopped bacon to an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat, and brown completely. Place onto a paper towel lined plate to drain. 
  3. Drain all but a tablespoon of the bacon drippings from the skillet. 
  4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, and brown evenly on all sides. Remove, and set aside. 
  5. Place the onion into the skillet, and saute for a few minutes. 
  6. Stir in the garlic, and reduce the heat to medium. 
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and red cooking wine. 
  8. Mix in the tomato paste, bayleaf and thyme as well as salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a light boil. 
  9. Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet. 
  10. Cover and bake for 55 minutes. 
  11. Remove the cover, add the mushrooms and bake for another 15 minutes.

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