Japanese Coq Au Vin with Low Carb Apples
A twist on the classic French dish, adapted with Asian flavors and low-carb ingredients. This recipe combines the richness of coq au vin with the sweetness of Japanese-style apples.
Ingredients
- ●1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces coq
- ●2 medium, peeled and sliced bramley apples
- ●as needed low carb friendly ingredients (e.g. cauliflower mash, zucchini noodles)
- ●1 cup red wine vin
- ●2 tbsp soy sauce
- ●1 tsp sugar
- ●1 tsp grated ginger
- ●2 cloves minced garlic
- ●2 tbsp sesame oil
- ●1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add more sesame oil if needed, then sauté the sliced apples until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the red wine.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
- 9
Serve the chicken and apples with low-carb friendly sides (e.g. cauliflower mash, zucchini noodles).
- 10
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.