Pollo ai Peperoni
Chicken with Bell Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the tomato sauce is unsweetened and not thickened with flour or cornstarch. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) braised or stewed with a vibrant medley of bell peppers, onions, garlic, and a light, savory tomato broth.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, bell peppers (various colors), onion, garlic, olive oil, canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the tomato sauce is unsweetened and not thickened with flour or cornstarch. Request a higher ratio of bell peppers to onions to minimize carbs. Avoid serving with rice, bread, or polenta.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Salsa di pomodoro senza zucchero e non addensata con farina. Più peperoni che cipolle, per favore. Niente riso, pane o polenta.
Tomato sauce unsweetened, not thickened with flour. More bell peppers than onions. No rice, bread, or polenta.
Watch out for
Sugary tomato sauces. Excessive use of onions. Often served with starchy sides like rice, bread, or polenta.
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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