Poul Frit
Fried Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: request unbreaded or with a very minimal, seasoned flour dredge. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Haitian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Marinated chicken pieces, typically pre-boiled for tenderness, then fried to a crispy, golden finish, seasoned with classic Haitian spices.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on), sour orange/lime juice, epis, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil for deep frying.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request unbreaded or with a very minimal, seasoned flour dredge. Confirm no heavy flour or cornstarch batter. Omit all starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Mwen vle Poul Frit la san anpil farin, pa gen gwo pat. Epi pa mete anyen ki gen lanmidon bò kote l.
For the Poul Frit, I need it unbreaded or with very minimal flour, no heavy batter. And no starchy sides, please.
Watch out for
Haitian fried chicken often includes a light flour-based breading. Served with high-carb sides like plantains or rice.
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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