Ayam Goreng Lada Hijau
Green Chili Fried Chicken (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure chicken is unbreaded. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent chicken pieces (usually bone-in thighs or drumsticks) fried to a crisp, then tossed in a vibrant, fiery green chili paste made with green bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, and lime. The chicken is typically marinated with turmeric and salt before frying. The keto modification ensures no breading on the chicken and no sugar added to the chili paste.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, turmeric, salt, green bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, lime
How to make it keto
Ensure chicken is unbreaded. Request no added sugar in the green chili paste. Confirm cooking oil is vegetable-based and not excessive (though restaurant portions will be generous).
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ayam tanpa tepung, ya? Sambal hijau tu jangan letak gula. Guna minyak sayuran ke?
Please ensure the chicken is unbreaded and no sugar is added to the chili paste. Is the cooking oil vegetable-based?
Watch out for
Potential hidden sugar in the chili paste, excessive onions in the paste, or small amount of starch used as a thickener (less common for this dish).
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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