Piletina na Lovački (bez škrobnih priloga)
Hunter's Style Chicken (without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: verify no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and hearty dish featuring chicken pieces (often bone-in thighs or drumsticks) cooked in a rich, savory sauce. The sauce typically includes mushrooms, smoked bacon, onions, garlic, red wine, tomatoes (minimal), and a medley of herbs, slow-simmered to create a deep, complex flavor. Best served without traditional potato, polenta, or pasta sides.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, mushrooms (e.g., champignons, porcini), smoked bacon, onion, garlic, dry red wine (or chicken stock), tomato paste (minimal), olive oil, herbs (bay leaf, thyme), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Verify no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Request only low-carb vegetables as a side, such as a green salad or sautéed leafy greens like spinach or blitva (Swiss chard).
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Za Piletinu na Lovački molim bez brašna/škroba u umaku. Kao prilog želim samo niskougljikohidratno povrće, poput zelene salate ili dinstane blitve.
For Piletina na Lovački, confirm no flour/starch in the sauce. Only low-carb vegetables as a side, like a green salad or sautéed blitva.
Watch out for
Red wine (minimal residual carbs), onion, tomato paste (minimal), potential hidden sugar or thickeners in restaurant sauces (always confirm).
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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