Ayam Goreng Mentega
Butter Fried Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the chicken is not breaded or floured before frying. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent pieces of chicken, often pan-fried or lightly deep-fried, then coated in a rich, savory butter-based sauce, typically flavored with garlic, onion, and soy sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thigh/drumstick), butter, garlic, onion, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, lime juice, white pepper, cooking oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Ensure the chicken is not breaded or floured before frying. Request no added sugar or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) in the butter sauce. A restaurant might use a touch of cornstarch for thickening, so specify no thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ayamnya jangan pakai tepung ya. Saus menteganya tanpa gula, kecap manis, dan tanpa pengental.
Chicken not breaded or floured. No sugar, kecap manis, or any thickeners in the butter sauce, please.
Watch out for
Breaded chicken, kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), cornstarch thickener in sauce, higher carb content from excessive onion/garlic or bell peppers (if added).
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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