Mish Pule me Piperka dhe Qepë
Chicken with Bell Peppers and Onions
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal tomato paste/crushed tomatoes and explicitly no added sugar to the sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and hearty dish where chicken pieces (commonly thighs or drumsticks) are braised or pan-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions in a light, savory sauce, often with minimal tomato paste.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, assorted bell peppers, yellow onions, olive oil, garlic, minimal tomato paste/crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, paprika.
How to make it keto
Request minimal tomato paste/crushed tomatoes and explicitly no added sugar to the sauce. Ensure no flour or starch is used as a thickener. Can be made 'keto friendly' by controlling tomato portion.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Te Mish Pule me Piperka: me pak domate, pa sheqer të shtuar dhe pa miell apo niseshte si trashës, ju lutem.
Mish Pule me Piperka: minimal tomato, no added sugar, and no flour or starch as thickener, please.
Watch out for
Excessive use of tomato paste or crushed tomatoes, hidden sugars, bell peppers (moderate carbs). A restaurant might use more tomatoes or add sugar to balance acidity.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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