Ping Kai
Lao Grilled Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sugar' in the marinade. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Marinated chicken, typically whole or half, grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with crispy skin. The marinade is rich with Lao herbs and spices.
Key ingredients
Chicken (often thigh or leg), lemongrass, garlic, shallots, galangal, fish sauce, white pepper, (sometimes a touch of sugar or dark soy sauce for color/flavor).
How to make it keto
Request 'no sugar' in the marinade. Ask if dark soy sauce (which contains sugar) is used, and if so, request to omit or minimize.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ປີ້ງໄກ່ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານໃນເຄື່ອງຫມັກ. ໃສ່ຊີອິ້ວດໍາບໍ່? ຖ້າໃສ່, ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ ຫຼືໃສ່ນ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ.
For Ping Kai, please use no sugar in the marinade. Do you use dark soy sauce? If so, please omit or minimize it.
Watch out for
Marinades often contain sugar or honey for caramelization. Dark soy sauce also contains sugar. Some processed marinades might have corn starch or other thickeners.
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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