Kotlet de Volaille (Bez Panierki)
Chicken Kyiv (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading (panierka) is used. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Polish dishes.
What it is
A classic Polish interpretation of Chicken Kyiv, featuring a tender chicken breast pounded thin, rolled around a generous knob of cold herbed butter (often garlic and dill), and then baked or pan-fried without any breading. The unbreaded preparation allows the chicken and butter to shine, resulting in a juicy, flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, butter, garlic, fresh dill or parsley, salt, black pepper, olive oil or lard for cooking.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no breading (panierka) is used. Confirm the cooking fat is keto-friendly. Request no high-carb side dishes like potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Do Kotleta de Volaille proszę bez panierki. Proszę potwierdzić, że tłuszcz do smażenia jest keto. Poproszę o dodatki tylko keto, bez ziemniaków czy ryżu.
For Kotlet de Volaille, no breading, please. Confirm keto-friendly cooking fat. No potatoes or rice, just keto sides.
Watch out for
Traditional breading is high carb. Some restaurants might add flour to the butter mix or use non-keto cooking oils.
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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