Шкмерули (Кето)
Pan-Fried Chicken in Garlic Cream Sauce (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful Georgian specialty widely enjoyed in Russia, featuring pan-fried chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) bathed in an intensely garlicky, rich, and creamy sauce, typically finished with fresh cilantro.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or whole quartered chicken with skin), heavy cream, fresh garlic, butter, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Ensure no sugary ingredients in the marinade or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Для Шкмерули: уточните, пожалуйста, нет ли муки/крахмала в соусе и сахара в маринаде.
For the Шкмерули, please confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce and no sugar in the marinade.
Watch out for
Hidden thickeners (flour/starch) in the cream sauce, small amounts of sugar in seasoning blends.
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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