Bistek na Manok
Chicken Steak
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar in the marinade or sauce. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Filipino dishes.
What it is
Tender chicken fillets (breast or thigh) pan-fried and smothered in a savory and tangy sauce made from soy sauce, calamansi juice, and caramelized onions. A chicken twist on the classic Filipino beef steak.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), calamansi juice, onions, garlic, black pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar in the marinade or sauce. Request for low-carb soy sauce alternatives. Serve with non-starchy vegetables like sautéed green beans or broccoli.
Watch out for
Sugar in the sauce, high-carb content of some soy sauces, carb-heavy side dishes.
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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