Ostropel de Pui
Chicken with Garlic and Tomato Sauce
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A classic Romanian chicken dish, where chicken pieces are braised in a rich, garlicky tomato and vinegar sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), garlic, onion, tomato paste/puree, white wine vinegar, cooking oil, bay leaf, fresh herbs (dill/parsley), salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no potatoes or rice are served as sides. Ask about sugar content in the tomato paste/sauce and request minimal or no added sugar.
If you order it anyway, say this (Romanian)
La Ostropel de Pui, vă rog fără cartofi sau orez ca garnitură. Sosul de roșii să aibă zahăr adăugat minim sau deloc, vă rog.
For Ostropel de Pui, please no potatoes or rice as sides. Can you make the tomato sauce with minimal or no added sugar?
Watch out for
Tomato paste/sauce (often contains sugar), onion quantity, potential for flour as a thickener, starchy side dishes (omitted).
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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