Paprikahuhn (Keto-Modifiziert)
Keto Chicken Paprikash (without starch)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce; the cream and natural reduction should provide thickness. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Austrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty Austrian-Hungarian influenced stew where chicken pieces are simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with plenty of paprika, onions, and often finished with sour cream. Modified to be starch-free.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breast), onions, sweet paprika, hot paprika (optional), chicken broth, sour cream or heavy cream, butter or lard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce; the cream and natural reduction should provide thickness. Request extra sour cream or heavy cream to enrich the sauce. Serve without noodles, spaetzle, or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte das Paprikahuhn ohne Mehl oder Stärke in der Soße. Könnte ich dazu extra Sauerrahm oder Sahne bekommen? Bitte ohne Nudeln, Spätzle oder Kartoffeln.
For the Paprikahuhn, please ensure the sauce is thickened without flour or starch. Could I also have extra sour cream or heavy cream with it? No noodles, Spätzle, or potatoes, please.
Watch out for
Flour/starch used for thickening, potential hidden sugars in paprika paste or commercial broths, 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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