豉油鸡
Soy Sauce Chicken (no sugar in sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar, rock sugar, or maltose in the braising liquid. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, savory broth predominantly flavored with soy sauce, ginger, and aromatic spices.
Key ingredients
Chicken, soy sauce (low-carb), ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar, rock sugar, or maltose in the braising liquid. Ensure low-carb soy sauce or tamari is used if available. Avoid any cornstarch thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
豉油鸡的卤汁不要放糖、冰糖或麦芽糖，也不要勾芡。
For 豉油鸡, please use no sugar, rock sugar, or maltose in the braising liquid. And no cornstarch thickeners.
Watch out for
High amounts of sugar or rock sugar in the braising liquid, cornstarch for thickening 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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