Hainanese Chicken Chop (Keto-Modified, Grilled)
Grilled Chicken Chop with Mushroom Sauce and Keto Sides (No Fries/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request grilled or pan-fried chicken without any breading. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular Western-influenced Malaysian dish, traditionally deep-fried and served with fries. This keto version features a tender chicken chop, pan-grilled without breading, served with a rich, savory mushroom gravy (free of sugar and starch thickeners) and low-carb vegetables like steamed broccoli and green beans instead of high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Chicken thigh/breast, mushrooms, onion, garlic, heavy cream, beef broth, soy sauce (low-carb), butter, olive oil, broccoli, green beans, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request grilled or pan-fried chicken without any breading. Ensure mushroom sauce is made without sugar or starch thickeners (e.g., cornstarch, flour). Ask for steamed or stir-fried low-carb vegetables like broccoli or kailan instead of fries, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Hainanese Chicken Chop (Keto, Bakar) ini, tolong bakar ayam tanpa salut tepung. Sos cendawan tanpa gula/kanji. Ganti dengan sayur rendah karbo stim/goreng, bukan kentang goreng/nasi.
Hainanese Chicken Chop (Keto-Modified, Grilled), please grill chicken without breading. Mushroom sauce without sugar/starch. Serve with steamed/stir-fried low-carb vegetables instead of fries/rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made sauces or broths. Starchy thickeners in gravy. High-carb side vegetables like carrots or peas (ask to omit).
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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