Kokoš na lešo s maslinovim uljem i češnjakom
Boiled Chicken with Olive Oil and Garlic (Without Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for no potatoes, rice, or pasta. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
A simple and wholesome dish of tender boiled chicken, often a whole chicken or large pieces, simmered with aromatic vegetables and herbs. It's served with a light, flavorful dressing of olive oil, fresh garlic, and parsley, without any carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Chicken (whole or large pieces), water, salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, olive oil, fresh garlic, parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for no potatoes, rice, or pasta. Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim kokoš bez krumpira, riže i tjestenine. I pazite da se u juhu ne dodaje brašno ili škrob za zgušnjavanje.
Please serve the chicken without potatoes, rice, or pasta. And ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the broth.
Watch out for
Inclusion of potato, rice, or pasta as a side dish, starchy thickeners in the broth.
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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