Keto Kyivan Kotleta (Chicken Kyiv without Breading)
Pan-Seared Chicken Kyiv with Herbed Butter (No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY MUST request 'naked' or 'unbreaded' Chicken Kyiv. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
A keto-friendly adaptation of the iconic dish, featuring a tender chicken breast pounded thin, rolled around cold herbed butter (dill, parsley, garlic), then pan-seared or baked until golden and cooked through, without any breading.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, butter, fresh dill, fresh parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, cooking oil (for searing/baking).
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY MUST request 'naked' or 'unbreaded' Chicken Kyiv. Confirm no flour dusting is used before cooking. Omit any carby side dishes.
Watch out for
The traditional dish is fundamentally breaded and fried. Ensure no hidden flour or breadcrumbs are used. Often served with carby sides like mashed potatoes.
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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