Pollo al Mattone con Contorni Keto
Chicken Under a Brick with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no starchy side dishes like potatoes, pasta, or risotto. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A whole or half chicken flattened and cooked under a heavy weight (traditionally a brick) to achieve incredibly crispy skin and moist, flavorful meat, accompanied by keto-friendly side dishes.
Key ingredients
Whole or half chicken, olive oil, lemon, fresh rosemary, garlic, salt, black pepper. Served with keto sides such as sautéed greens or grilled vegetables.
How to make it keto
Request no starchy side dishes like potatoes, pasta, or risotto. Opt for a simple green salad (without sugary dressing), sautéed spinach, or grilled asparagus/broccoli.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Pollo al Mattone, per favore, niente contorni amidacei come patate, pasta o risotto. Vorrei un'insalata verde semplice, spinaci saltati o asparagi grigliati.
For the Pollo al Mattone, please no starchy sides (potatoes, pasta, risotto). I'd like a simple green salad, sautéed spinach, or grilled asparagus.
Watch out for
Potential sugary marinades (uncommon but check), cross-contamination if cooked with high-carb items, and standard carb-heavy 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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