Coq Au Vin Weight Watcher Friendly 6 Points+

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Coq Au Vin Weight Watcher Friendly Recipe for a Healthier Meal
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices turkey bacon
2 cups pearl onions ( I used frozen which I thawed before using )
1 lb cremini mushroom , sliced
1 lb red potatoes , quartered
3 carrots , sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
310
Sugar
7g
Fat
8g
Coq Au Vin is a classic French dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The dish traditionally consists of chicken that is braised with wine, mushrooms, and bacon until tender and flavorful. This recipe has been adapted to make it more diet-friendly by using boneless skinless chicken thighs and reducing the amount of fat in the recipe. This Coq Au Vin recipe is Weight Watcher-friendly, coming in at only 6 points+ per serving. It's perfect for those who are looking for a healthier version of the classic dish without sacrificing any of the flavor.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Mix the flour, salt, and pepper together in a plastic bag.
3.Add the chicken pieces to the bag, and shake until coated with the flour mixture.
4.Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
5.Add the chicken pieces, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
6.Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
7.Add the turkey bacon, onions, mushrooms, potatoes and carrots to the pot, and cook for 5 minutes while stirring.
8.Add the wine, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and herbes de Provence to the pot.
9.Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
10.Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper as needed, and serve hot.

PROS

This Coq Au Vin recipe is a healthier and lower-point version of the classic French dish, which is still full of flavor.

The use of boneless skinless chicken thighs makes the dish more diet-friendly.

The dish is high in protein and low in fat.

CONS

This recipe takes some time to prepare and cook.

The dish requires a lot of different ingredients, which may be more expensive to purchase if you don’t have them already.

Red wine is one of the main ingredients in this recipe, which means that the recipe is not suitable for those who cannot consume alcohol or who are under the legal drinking age.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coq Au Vin is a good source of protein, which is essential for the growth and repair of our bodies.
The dish contains a variety of vegetables, including onions, mushrooms, and carrots, which are high in vitamins and minerals.
The use of olive oil as a cooking fat is a healthier alternative to butter or margarine.

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