Чахохбили (Курица тушёная с травами)
Chakhokhbili (Chicken Stew with Herbs, Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or flour are used as thickeners; ensure no added sugar in tomato sauce; serve without rice, bread, or other starchy sides. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Russian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Georgian chicken stew, popular in Russian cuisine, braised with tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley. Modified to be keto-friendly by ensuring no potatoes, flour thickeners, or added sugars, and served without traditional carb sides like rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, parsley, basil, chili pepper, butter/oil, chicken broth, tomato paste (unsweetened), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes or flour are used as thickeners; ensure no added sugar in tomato sauce; serve without rice, bread, or other starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Чахохбили, пожалуйста. Без картофеля или муки для загущения. Томатный соус без сахара? И, пожалуйста, без риса, хлеба или крахмальных гарниров.
Чахохбили, please. No potatoes or flour as thickeners. Is the tomato sauce sugar-free? Serve without rice, bread, or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauce, flour thickeners, excessive onions/tomatoes, starchy side dishes.
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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