辣子鸡丁
Sichuan Chili Chicken
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy fried chicken pieces stir-fried with a generous amount of dried red chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and garlic. Known for its intense spicy and 'ma la' (numbing and spicy) flavor, typically without a heavy sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken thigh (cut into bite-sized pieces), dried red chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, scallions, cooking oil, soy sauce (or tamari), rice wine (Shaoxing wine).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no cornstarch coating on the chicken. Confirm no sugar is added to the stir-fry sauce. Most authentic versions are already low-carb, but clarify if unsure.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
辣子鸡丁请不要给鸡肉上粉，酱汁里也不要放糖。
For 辣子鸡丁, please ensure no cornstarch coating on the chicken and no sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauce, cornstarch coating on chicken, small amount of higher-carb aromatics (onions).
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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