Zog Pule i Gatuar në Verë me Kërpudha dhe Ullinj (Pa Miell/Oriz)
Young Chicken Cooked in Wine with Mushrooms and Olives (No Flour/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no flour or starch for thickening the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pieces of young chicken (often bone-in, skin-on) slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce made with dry white or red wine, mushrooms, and Kalamata olives. Flavored with garlic and herbs, the sauce is naturally thickened by reduction, not with flour. A robust and rustic dish.
Key ingredients
Young chicken pieces, olive oil, dry white/red wine, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, garlic, onion, bay leaves, thyme, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no flour or starch for thickening the sauce. Ensure no high-carb accompaniments like rice or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Pa miell apo niseshte për trashjen e salcës, ju lutem. Dhe pa oriz apo patate si garniturë.
Please, no flour or starch to thicken the sauce. And no rice or potatoes as a side.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch used as a thickener in the sauce; hidden sugars in cheaper wines or prepared sauces; high-carb side dishes.
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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