Praetud Kanapoeg
Pan-fried Young Chicken (Poussin) with Butter
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading or flour coating is used. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Estonian dishes.
What it is
A whole young chicken (poussin) split in half and pan-fried until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, often cooked simply with butter, salt, and pepper. A rustic and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Young chicken (poussin), butter, salt, black pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breading or flour coating is used. Request to omit any traditional carb sides (potatoes, rice, sweet glazes) and ask for a simple green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Praetud Kanapoja palun ilma paneeringu või jahuta. Kas saaksin süsivesikurikaste lisandite asemel lihtsa rohelise salati või aurutatud köögiviljad?
For the Praetud Kanapoeg, please no breading or flour. Can I have a simple green salad or steamed vegetables instead of carb sides?
Watch out for
Flour coating, sugary glazes, high-carb sides.
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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