Курица по-Монастырски (Кето)
Keto Monastery-Style Chicken Bake
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, buckwheat, or other starchy vegetables are included in the bake. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Russian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting baked dish featuring chicken pieces (often breast or thigh) layered with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and generously topped with cheese, all in a rich, creamy sour cream sauce. Modified to be free of starchy fillers.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, mushrooms, onions, sour cream, cheese (e.g., Mozzarella, Russian hard cheese), butter/oil, salt, pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, buckwheat, or other starchy vegetables are included in the bake. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Курица по-Монастырски, пожалуйста, без картофеля, гречки и крахмалистых овощей. И без муки или крахмала в соусе.
For the Курица по-Монастырски, ensure no potatoes, buckwheat, or starchy vegetables. Also, no flour or starch in the sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a common ingredient in some variations of this dish; confirm their omission. Flour or starch thickeners in the cream sauce.
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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