Poulet Basquaise (Keto-Adapted)
Keto Basque Chicken with Peppers and Tomatoes
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the tomato and pepper sauce. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chicken pieces cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and Bayonne ham in a savory sauce. Adapted for keto by managing the quantity of higher-carb vegetables and ensuring no added sugars.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, bell peppers (red, green, yellow), tomatoes, onions, Bayonne ham or bacon, garlic, olive oil, white wine, herbs (Espelette pepper).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the tomato and pepper sauce. While peppers and tomatoes contain carbs, in moderation, and when well-cooked, they can fit. Confirm no flour for thickening. Omit rice or bread usually served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Poulet Basquaise, s'il vous plaît, sans sucre ajouté dans la sauce et sans farine pour l'épaissir. Et sans riz ni pain.
For the Poulet Basquaise, please ensure no added sugar in the sauce and no flour for thickening. Also, no rice or bread.
Watch out for
Bell peppers and tomatoes are higher in carbs than many keto vegetables. Quantity needs to be managed. Restaurants may add sugar to balance the acidity of tomatoes. Potential flour for sauce thickening.
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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