Petto di Pollo al Pesto Genovese con Verdure Grigliate
Grilled Chicken Breast with Pesto and Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the pesto is sugar-free (homemade or high-quality restaurant-made). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent grilled chicken breast, generously slathered with fresh, aromatic pesto made from basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil. Accompanied by a medley of char-grilled low-carb vegetables, such as zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Ensure the pesto is sugar-free (homemade or high-quality restaurant-made). Confirm chicken is grilled without breading or sugary marinades. Request only grilled low-carb vegetables as a side, avoiding potatoes or grains.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Petto di Pollo al Pesto: Il pesto è senza zucchero? Pollo grigliato senza impanatura o marinate zuccherate. Contorno: solo verdure grigliate low-carb, senza patate o cereali.
Petto di Pollo al Pesto: Is pesto sugar-free? Please grill chicken without breading/sugary marinade. Only low-carb grilled vegetables as side; no potatoes, no grains.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pesto, breading on chicken, starchy side vegetables (potatoes, carrots), sugary marinades for chicken.
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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