Pečena Piletina punjena Sirom
Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bosnian/Herzegovinian dishes.
What it is
Whole chicken or chicken breasts carefully stuffed with a rich, savory cheese mixture (often local white cheese, perhaps some herbs), then roasted until the chicken is golden brown and juicy, and the cheese filling is warm and melty. A delicious and naturally keto-friendly dish, especially when served without starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken or chicken breasts, local white cheese (e.g., cottage cheese, feta), herbs (parsley, dill), garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used in the cheese stuffing. Request no starchy sides (e.g., potatoes, rice, bread).
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Pečena Piletina punjena Sirom, molim vas bez prezli ili brašna u punjenju. Bez škrobnih priloga.
For Pečena Piletina punjena Sirom, please no breadcrumbs or flour in the stuffing. No starchy sides.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in stuffing, sugary marinades, served with starchy sides.
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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