Tsitsila Tabaka
Pan-Fried Flattened Chicken
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Georgian dishes.
What it is
A whole chicken is flattened and pan-fried under a press until its skin is incredibly crispy and golden brown, seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and pepper. Often served with a simple garlic oil or a light plum sauce (Tkemali).
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, garlic, salt, pepper, butter, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Request no carb-heavy sides (potatoes, rice, bread). Confirm no sugary glaze is used. If Tkemali sauce is offered, use sparingly or avoid due to its natural plum sugar content.
Say this to the waiter (Georgian)
წიწილა ტაბაკი მინდა კარტოფილის, ბრინჯის და პურის გარეშე. შაქრიანი მინანქარი არ გქონდეთ, არა? ტყემალი არ მჭირდება.
For the Tsitsila Tabaka, please no potatoes, rice, or bread. Confirm no sugary glaze. I'll skip the Tkemali sauce.
Watch out for
Typically served with potatoes or bread (must omit). Tkemali (plum sauce) is high in natural sugars.
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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