Slow-Cooker Coq Au Vin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Slow-Cooker Coq Au Vin is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 oz. bacon, chopped
- 1 (4 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. carrots, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 c. dry red wine
- 2 c. low-sodium chicken stock
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 10 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 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).
- 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.
- In same skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon bacon fat and cook carrots, onion, and garlic, 5 minutes. Add vegetables to slow cooker.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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