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Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs with Smoked Bacon and Sour Cream
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Juicy pan-fried chicken thighs, often with skin-on for extra flavor, cooked alongside pieces of traditional Lithuanian smoked bacon (šoninė), then finished with a rich, creamy sour cream sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), smoked bacon, cooking oil or lard, full-fat sour cream, small amount of onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley or dill.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is present in the smoked bacon (check curing ingredients) or added to the sour cream sauce. Avoid any high-carb side dishes.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in some commercially prepared smoked bacon. Flour or starch thickeners in the sour cream sauce. Traditional carb-heavy sides.
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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