泡椒鸡丁
Stir-fried Diced Chicken with Pickled Chili
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar and no cornstarch for thickening the sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and tangy stir-fry featuring diced chicken pieces cooked with sharp and spicy pickled chilies (泡椒). This dish delivers a distinctive sour and spicy kick, common in Sichuan cuisine.
Key ingredients
Diced chicken, pickled chilies (泡椒), ginger, garlic, spring onions, cooking oil, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar and no cornstarch for thickening the sauce. Ensure a generous amount of oil is used.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
泡椒鸡丁不要放糖，不要勾芡。请多放点油。
For 泡椒鸡丁, please no sugar and no cornstarch. Use a generous amount of oil.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce. Cornstarch is frequently used to tenderize chicken or thicken stir-fries, so explicitly ask for none.
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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