Pulpă de Pui la Cuptor cu Smântână și Usturoi
Baked Chicken Thighs with Cream and Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
Juicy chicken thighs baked until golden and tender, enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and seasoned with herbs. This dish is inherently keto-friendly, relying on high-fat ingredients and simple seasonings.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred), sour cream (full fat), garlic, butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, dried herbs (e.g., thyme, oregano).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starchy thickeners are added to the sauce. Request no carb-heavy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Pulpă de Pui, vă rog să nu folosiți amidon sau alte îngroșări în sos. Fără garnituri bogate în carbohidrați.
For the Pulpă de Pui, please ensure no starchy thickeners in the sauce. No carb-heavy sides, thank you.
Watch out for
Sauce might be thickened with flour. Usually served with potatoes or rice.
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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