口水鸡
Saliva Chicken (Sichuan Poached Chicken with Chili Oil)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Chinese dishes.
What it is
Tender poached chicken, usually dark meat, served chilled and drenched in a vibrant, spicy, savory, and numbing sauce, often garnished with roasted peanuts and cilantro.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thigh/drumstick), chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce, black vinegar, garlic, ginger, cilantro, roasted peanuts.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the sauce. Ensure no cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
口水鸡，酱汁里请不要加糖，也不要勾芡。
For the Koushui Ji, please make sure there's no added sugar and no cornstarch for thickening the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the dressing, some restaurants might add cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
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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