Coq Au Vin Weight Watcher Friendly 6 Points Recipes

COQ AU VIN WEIGHT WATCHER FRIENDLY 6 POINTS+

Steps:

• Combine wine, thyme, salt and pepper and 1/2 c broth in a large bowl. Add chicken and allow to marinate for at least an hour (overnight is better). This step adds real depth and authenticity to the flavor.
• Remove chicken and reserve the wine/herb marinade.
• Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Transfer the chicken to a plate and reserve remaining flour mixture.
• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the same Dutch oven. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Add the onions, mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, and the reserved flour mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, 6-7 minutes. Stir in the chicken, wine, broth, bay leaf, and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 25-30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
• Yields 1 chicken thigh and 1 cup vegetable mixture per serving.

WEIGHT WATCHERS (BUT DOESN'T TASTE IT) COQ AU VIN 16 WW POINTS

Steps:

• Dry fry bacon for approx five minutes until the bacon turns crispy.
• Add the chicken thighs and shallots to the pan and cook for five minutes, sealing the chicken on all sides.
• Add the mushrooms, stock, wine, bay leaves, tomato puree and seasoning.
• Stir well and bring to the boil.
• Either simmer for approx 1.5hrs on a low heat if cooking on the hob; cover and bake at approx 150c for 1.5hrs if using the oven, or cook in the crock pot on low for approx 8-10hrs.
• Sift the flour into the pan and stir well until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve.