Pule me Limon dhe Ullinj
Chicken with Lemon and Olives
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
Chicken pieces, typically bone-in thighs or legs, braised slowly in a rich and tangy sauce made with fresh lemon juice, generous olive oil, garlic, and Kalamata-style black olives, often with a hint of dried oregano.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/legs with skin), olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, black olives (Kalamata), chicken broth, dried oregano, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce and no sugar is added. Ensure only keto-friendly vegetables are served as a side (e.g., green salad, steamed greens).
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Pule me Limon: pa miell, niseshte apo sheqer në salcë. Vetëm me perime jeshile ose sallatë, ju lutem.
Pule me Limon: no flour, starch, or sugar in the sauce. Serve with only keto-friendly vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in sauces, flour/starch as thickeners. Olives have minimal carbs but contribute to total count.
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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