Piletina u slanini
Chicken Wrapped in Bacon
Yes, with a tweak: request without any carb-heavy sides, such as potatoes, rice, or bread. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
A popular restaurant dish consisting of tender chicken fillet pieces or small chicken breasts wrapped in savory bacon, then grilled or baked to perfection. A simple, flavorful, and easily adaptable keto option.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, bacon slices, salt, black pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request without any carb-heavy sides, such as potatoes, rice, or bread. Opt for a simple green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Piletinu u slanini, molim. Bez krompira, pirinča ili hleba. Može li obična zelena salata ili grilovano povrće umesto toga?
Piletina u slanini, please. No potatoes, rice, or bread. Can I have a simple green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in bacon cure (usually minimal for plain bacon). High-carb side dishes are the primary risk.
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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