Sate Ayam
Chicken Satay Skewers
Yes, with a tweak: request *no peanut sauce*. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Grilled chicken skewers, marinated in spices, often served with a rich peanut sauce. The meat itself is lean but can be made fatty with chicken skin or extra cooking oil.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, various spices (turmeric, coriander, ginger, garlic), lime juice, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no peanut sauce*. Ask for the chicken marinade to have *no added sugar*. Some restaurants may offer a plain sambal as an alternative.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sate Ayam-nya tanpa saus kacang ya. Bumbu ayamnya jangan pakai gula. Bisa minta sambal biasa saja?
For the Sate Ayam, no peanut sauce, please. And no added sugar in the chicken marinade. Can I have plain sambal instead?
Watch out for
Peanut sauce (very high in carbs and sugar), sugar in marinade, sometimes served with high-carb garnishes (e.g., sliced cucumber/onion in a sweet vinegar).
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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