Piletina na žaru (Keto Modified)
Grilled Chicken Breast with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request 'bez pomfrita' (without fries) or 'bez riže' (without rice). About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Simple yet satisfying, grilled chicken breast or thigh seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes paprika. A versatile dish that can be easily adapted to keto by requesting it without starchy sides, focusing on the lean protein.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika (optional).
How to make it keto
Request 'bez pomfrita' (without fries) or 'bez riže' (without rice). Ask for grilled vegetables (grilovano povrće) or a green salad as a side instead. Confirm no sugary marinades.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Piletinu na žaru bih bez pomfrita ili riže. Može li grilovano povrće ili zelena salata umesto toga? Proverite da nema šećernih marinada.
For Piletina na žaru, no fries or rice, please. Can I have grilled vegetables or a green salad instead? Please confirm no sugary marinades.
Watch out for
Always served with fries or rice. Marinades can contain sugar.
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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