Petto di Pollo al Marsala
Chicken Breast with Marsala Wine Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the Marsala sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pan-seared chicken breast medallions served in a rich, flavorful sauce made with dry Marsala wine, sautéed mushrooms, and often a touch of butter or heavy cream. A classic Italian preparation.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, dry Marsala wine, mushrooms, butter, olive oil, chicken broth, heavy cream (optional), garlic or shallot (small amount), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the Marsala sauce. Confirm a dry Marsala wine is used and no sugar is added to the sauce. Ensure chicken is not breaded.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per favore, niente farina, amido o zucchero aggiunto nella salsa al Marsala, e Marsala secco. Il pollo non deve essere impanato.
Please ensure no flour, starch, or added sugar in the Marsala sauce, and that dry Marsala is used. Chicken should not be breaded.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners, sweet Marsala wine, added sugar in sauce, breading on chicken, non-keto side dishes.
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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