Koucha Poulet
Baked Chicken with Herbs and Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple, flavorful dish of chicken pieces (typically bone-in, skin-on) baked in the oven until tender and golden, infused with a medley of aromatic Mediterranean herbs and served with a selection of low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or quarters), olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, turmeric, zucchini, bell peppers (green/red), eggplant, green beans, chicken broth (for moisture).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables. Ensure generous use of olive oil or butter for fat content. Confirm no flour or starch is used in any seasoning rub or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لكوشة الدجاج، من فضلك بدون بطاطس أو جزر أو خضروات جذرية. واطبخه بزيت زيتون أو زبدة كثير، وتأكد أن الصلصة خالية من الطحين أو النشا.
For the Koucha Poulet, please omit potatoes, carrots, and root vegetables. Ensure generous olive oil or butter. Confirm no flour or starch in sauce.
Watch out for
Potential inclusion of high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots. Hidden sugars in pre-made spice blends or broths. Ensure no flour-based thickening agents.
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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