Papricaș de Pui
Chicken Paprikash (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful chicken stew with a rich paprika and sour cream sauce, popular in Transylvania. The keto version ensures no flour is used for thickening and is served without traditional high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), onions, sweet paprika, hot paprika (optional), bell pepper (small amount), tomato (small amount), chicken broth, smântână (full-fat sour cream), oil/lard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce. Request no noodles, dumplings, or rice as a side. Ensure tomato paste/sauce has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Papricaș de Pui, vă rog să confirmați că nu e făină pentru sos și fără zahăr în pasta de roșii. Fără tăiței, găluște sau orez ca garnitură, vă rog.
For the Papricaș de Pui, confirm no flour to thicken the sauce and no added sugar in tomato paste. No noodles, dumplings, or rice as a side, please.
Watch out for
Flour in the sauce, hidden sugar in tomato products, high-carb sides (dumplings, noodles, potatoes).
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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