Keto Ayam Sambal Hijau
Keto Green Chili Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the sambal. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Succulent chicken pieces, typically fried without batter, then stir-fried and coated in a vibrant, spicy green chili paste (sambal hijau) made from green chilies, shallots, garlic, and a hint of lime. Modified to ensure no added sugar in the sambal for a fiery keto experience.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (e.g., thigh, drumstick), green chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, lime juice, belacan (shrimp paste, optional), cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the sambal. If the chicken is fried, confirm no batter or flour is used; request unbreaded. Ask for a more generous amount of cooking oil.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ayam Sambal Hijau ini jangan letak gula dalam sambalnya. Kalau ayamnya digoreng, jangan guna tepung salut ya. Minta minyak masak lebih sikit.
For Ayam Sambal Hijau, no sugar in the sambal. If chicken is fried, please ensure no batter or flour. Can I have more cooking oil?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made sambal, flour/starch if chicken is breaded (request unbreaded chicken).
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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