Pulë e Pjekur me Speca dhe Ajkë
Roast Chicken with Peppers and Cream
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the cream sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent roasted chicken pieces (often thighs and drumsticks) simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with tender bell peppers, seasoned with traditional Albanian herbs and spices.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, heavy cream, red and green bell peppers, olive oil or butter, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, minimal onion.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the cream sauce. Confirm only low-carb vegetables are included, omitting potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Pa sheqer të shtuar në salcën me ajkë, ju lutem. Dhe vetëm perime me pak karbohidrate, pa patate apo oriz.
No added sugar in the cream sauce, please. And only low-carb vegetables, no potatoes or rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in cream sauces, thickeners (flour/starch) in the sauce, or carb-heavy vegetable additions.
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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