Keto Pileći Žgvacet (s prilogom od cvjetače ili keto povrća)
Keto Chicken Žgvacet (with Cauliflower Rice or Keto Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used as a thickener. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic Istrian stew, but with chicken instead of the traditional beef/veal. Slow-cooked chicken pieces in a rich, savory sauce with onions, garlic, and a hint of tomato. Served with a side of cauliflower rice or other keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (e.g., thighs, drumsticks), onions, garlic, tomato paste (small amount), white wine, chicken broth, olive oil, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour is used as a thickener. Request no traditional pasta (fuži, pljukanci), polenta, or potatoes as a side. Ask for cauliflower rice or plain steamed vegetables like broccoli or spinach.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Keto Pileći Žgvacet: Bez brašna. Bez tjestenine, palente ili krumpira. Molim rižu od cvjetače ili kuhano keto povrće.
Keto Pileći Žgvacet: No flour thickener. No pasta, polenta, or potatoes. Cauliflower rice or steamed keto vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Traditional Žgvacet sauces often contain flour. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or broth. Customarily served with high-carb pasta.
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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