This Slow-Cooker Coq Au Vin is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Remove bacon fat, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan (reserve the rest).
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Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. In batches, sear chicken in bacon fat until golden brown. Add to slow cooker.
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In same skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon bacon fat and cook carrots, onion, and garlic, 5 minutes. Add vegetables to slow cooker.
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Add wine and deglaze pan using a wooden spoon to scrape bottom of the pan. Bring wine to a boil and simmer 5 minutes, then add to slow cooker along with stock, thyme, bay leaves, and tomato paste. Cook on low for 7 hours.
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When ready to eat, add 1 tablespoon bacon fat to skillet over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms for 5 minutes, then add to slow-cooker and heat through 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Why this Slow-Cooker Coq Au Vin works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Slow-Cooker Coq Au Vin that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Slow-Cooker Coq Au Vin recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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