Pui pe Sticlă
Whole Chicken Roasted on a Bottle (with Keto Side)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugary glaze if any is offered. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A whole chicken roasted upright on a bottle (often filled with beer or water), resulting in incredibly moist and flavorful meat with crispy skin.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, beer/water (inside bottle), salt, pepper, garlic, herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary), cooking oil/butter.
How to make it keto
Request no sugary glaze if any is offered. Ask for a keto-friendly side like a green salad or steamed vegetables instead of traditional potato wedges.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pui pe Sticlă, vă rog, fără glazură dulce. Vreau salată verde sau legume la aburi în loc de cartofi.
Pui pe Sticlă, please, with no sugary glaze. Can I have a green salad or steamed vegetables instead of potatoes?
Watch out for
Potential sugary glazes/rubs, default high-carb side.
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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