Kadai Chicken (Keto Modified)
Wok-Cooked Chicken with Bell Peppers (Keto Modified)
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Succulent chicken pieces cooked in a traditional Indian wok (kadai) with freshly ground spices, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, resulting in a thick, semi-dry gravy. Modified to minimize carb load from onions and tomatoes and ensure no sugar.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, ghee/oil, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers (capsicum), ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, Kadai masala (coriander, red chilies, cumin, black pepper, fenugreek seeds), salt.
If you order it anyway
Request minimal onions and tomatoes, focusing on bell peppers and the robust spice blend. Ensure no added sugar or thickening agents (like cornstarch or potato).
If you order it anyway, say this (Hindi)
कढ़ाई चिकन में प्याज, टमाटर कम रखें, शिमला मिर्च और मसालों पर ध्यान दें। चीनी या कोई गाढ़ा करने वाला पदार्थ (जैसे कॉर्नस्टार्च या आलू) न हो।
For Kadai Chicken, minimal onions/tomatoes, focus on bell peppers. No added sugar or thickening agents like cornstarch/potato.
Watch out for
Heavy use of onions and tomatoes for the gravy base, hidden sugars, thickening agents, potatoes.
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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