Weight Watchers (But Doesn’t Taste It) Coq Au Vin 16 WW Points

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Weight Watchers (But Doesn't Taste It) Coq Au Vin recipe for a healthy, low-calorie dinner
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

75 g streaky bacon
450 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
225 g shallots
225 g baby button mushrooms
300 ml chicken stock
150 ml red wine
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons tomato puree
2 tablespoons plain white flour
salt and pepper ( to taste )
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
350
Sugar
4g
Fat
12g
Coq Au Vin is a traditional French dish of chicken cooked in red wine and served with mushrooms, onions, and bacon. This Weight Watchers recipe puts a healthy twist on the classic dish, making it lower in calories and fat, perfect for those who want to watch their weight but still enjoy delicious food. The dish gets its inspiration from the Burgundy region, where the wine used in the recipe hails from. The result is a wholesome and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed any time of year, but particularly during the colder months when a hearty meal is desired. Serve with steamed vegetables and potatoes for a complete dinner.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.In a large ovenproof casserole dish, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
3.In the same casserole dish, add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4.In the same dish, add the shallots and baby button mushrooms and sauté until they soften, about 5 minutes.
5.Mix together the chicken stock, red wine, bay leaves, and tomato puree. Add to the casserole dish along with the bacon. Stir to combine.
6.Sprinkle the flour over the top and stir to incorporate.
7.Return the chicken thighs to the dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8.Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the chicken is heated through.
9.Garnish with chopped fresh flat leaf parsley and serve.

PROS

This Coq Au Vin recipe is packed with flavor but is surprisingly low in calories, making it a perfect dinner option for those watching their weight.
The red wine and chicken stock base adds depth of flavor while the chicken thighs, bacon, and shallots provide protein and texture.

Plus, it’s very easy to prepare and can be done in one dish.

CONS

While this recipe is healthier than traditional Coq Au Vin recipes, it still contains some fat and sodium from the bacon and chicken stock.
It also contains a moderate amount of red wine, so those who are avoidant of alcohol should use caution.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Coq Au Vin recipe is a healthier take on a classic French dish. It’s lower in calories and fat, and contains protein and vegetables, both important components of a balanced diet.
The red wine used in this recipe has been shown to contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can provide health benefits such as reducing inflammation and promoting heart health.

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