香菇滑鸡
Velvety Chicken with Mushrooms
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar and no cornstarch/thickener in the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, 'velvety' chicken pieces stir-fried with fragrant shiitake mushrooms in a light, savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken (often thigh meat), shiitake mushrooms, cooking oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar and no cornstarch/thickener in the sauce. The 'velvety' texture usually comes from marinating chicken with cornstarch, so specify no cornstarch in marinade and sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
香菇滑鸡请腌制和酱汁都不要放糖，不要勾芡。
Please prepare this with no sugar and no cornstarch, both in the marinade and the sauce.
Watch out for
Sauce often contains added sugar and cornstarch. Chicken is commonly velveted with cornstarch before cooking.
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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