干煸鸡块
Sichuan Dry-Fried Chicken (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure chicken is not breaded or coated in starch. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chicken pieces dry-fried with Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies, and aromatic vegetables, until fragrant and slightly crispy. Modified to be unbreaded and avoid added sugars.
Key ingredients
Chicken thigh/drumstick pieces (bone-in or boneless), dried red chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, scallions, Shaoxing wine (trace carbs), light soy sauce (low-carb option), sesame oil, cooking oil (e.g., peanut/vegetable oil).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure chicken is not breaded or coated in starch. Request no added sugar in sauce or marinade. Use low-carb soy sauce if available, otherwise minimal regular soy sauce. Avoid any sweet sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
干煸鸡块请不要裹粉，酱汁和腌料不要加糖。请用低碳酱油，或少放点普通酱油。
For 干煸鸡块, please don't bread or starch the chicken. No added sugar in the sauce or marinade. Use low-carb soy sauce, or minimal regular soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinades/sauces, starch coating on chicken pieces.
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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