Pollo o Vitello Saltimbocca
Chicken or Veal Saltimbocca
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no flour' for dredging the meat. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thin slices of chicken or veal, topped with prosciutto and sage, pan-fried and traditionally finished in a white wine and butter sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or veal scaloppine, prosciutto, fresh sage leaves, butter, olive oil, dry white wine, chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Request 'no flour' for dredging the meat. Ensure the sauce is reduced without any added sugar or flour/starch thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per favore, il Saltimbocca senza farina. La salsa sia ristretta naturalmente, senza zucchero o amidi.
Please prepare the Saltimbocca without flour. The sauce should be reduced naturally, without sugar or starch.
Watch out for
Flour dredging is very common. White wine reductions can contain residual sugar. Some chefs might use small amounts of onion or other higher-carb aromatics in the sauce base.
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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