Котлета по-київськи (Kotleta po-Kyivsky)
Pan-Fried Chicken Kyiv (unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish to be prepared without any breading (panko, breadcrumbs, or flour). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
A pounded chicken breast rolled around a cold slab of herb butter (often mixed with dill or parsley), then pan-fried or deep-fried without breading. The butter melts during cooking, creating a flavorful, rich sauce inside.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, butter, dill/parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for pan-frying).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request the dish to be prepared without any breading (panko, breadcrumbs, or flour). Confirm it is pan-fried to order and not pre-breaded.
Watch out for
The classic version is heavily breaded; this modification is essential. Hidden flour in butter mixture is unlikely but possible.
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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