Пилешко со кашкавал и печурки
Chicken with Kaskaval Cheese and Mushrooms
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Macedonian dishes.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces (often breast or thigh), sautéed with fresh mushrooms, then topped with grated kaskaval cheese and baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. It's a rich and comforting dish.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or thigh, kaskaval cheese, mushrooms, olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper, garlic, fresh parsley, optional: a splash of cream or white wine.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour is used for dredging chicken or thickening sauce. Confirm no starchy sides. Request extra cheese and fat. Ensure no added sugar in any sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
За Пилешко со кашкавал и печурки, ве молам без брашно. Без скробни прилози. Може ли повеќе кашкавал и маснотии? И без додаден шеќер во сосот.
For the Пилешко со кашкавал и печурки, please no flour for chicken or sauce. No starchy sides. Can I have extra cheese and fat? No added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Flour dredging. Hidden sugars in cream sauces or seasonings. Starchy 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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