Kurczak po Myśliwsku
Hunter's Chicken (Keto, Thickeners-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Polish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chicken pieces (often thighs or whole cut-up chicken) braised in a rich, savory sauce with wild mushrooms, bacon, and herbs. The keto version maintains the deep flavor without starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), bacon, wild mushrooms (e.g., porcini, chanterelles), onion, garlic, chicken broth, red wine (optional, fully reduced), bay leaf, juniper berries, fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary), heavy cream (optional), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Confirm no sugary ingredients are added. If red wine is used, ensure it's fully reduced to cook off the alcohol and sugars. Request extra mushrooms and bacon for flavor and fat.
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Do Kurczaka po Myśliwsku poproszę sos bez mąki, skrobi i cukru. Jeśli jest wino, proszę o pełne odparowanie. Czy mogę prosić o dodatkowe pieczarki i boczek?
For Kurczak po Myśliwsku, please ensure the sauce has no flour, starch, or added sugar. If red wine is used, ensure it's fully reduced. Could I get extra mushrooms and bacon?
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in sauce, added sugar, high-carb side dishes, unreduced wine in sauce.
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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