Пиле по ловджийски
Hunter's Style Chicken Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or starch for thickening the sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic stew featuring chicken pieces braised with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, often seasoned with savory and black pepper.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs or drumsticks), mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes/tomato paste, vegetable oil, herbs (savory, parsley), white wine (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no flour or starch for thickening the sauce. Confirm no added sugar to the tomato sauce. If wine is used, the carb contribution is usually minimal from evaporation.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
За Пиле по ловджийски, моля без брашно или нишесте за сгъстяване на соса. Потвърдете, че няма добавена захар в доматения сос.
For the Пиле по ловджийски, no flour or starch to thicken the sauce, please. Please confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in the sauce. Sugar in tomato paste. Overly generous use of onions/bell peppers can increase carbs slightly.
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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