Poulet Farcis (Stuffed Chicken Roast)
Stuffed Whole Chicken Roast
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Algerian dishes.
What it is
A celebratory dish featuring a whole chicken roasted after being generously stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat (often chicken or beef), eggs, herbs, and spices. Resulting in moist chicken with a rich filling.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, ground chicken/beef, eggs, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, garlic, onion (small amount), cumin, black pepper, turmeric, olive oil/ghee.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breadcrumbs or rice in the stuffing. Request keto-friendly sides (e.g., green salad, steamed vegetables) instead of rice or roasted potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
دجاج محشي، الرجاء التأكد أن الحشوة لا تحتوي على خبز مطحون أو أرز. قدمها مع سلطة خضراء أو خضروات مطبوخة على البخار، بدون أرز أو بطاطس.
For Poulet Farcis, confirm no breadcrumbs or rice in the stuffing. Please serve with a green salad or steamed vegetables, no rice or potatoes.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or rice used as filler in the stuffing, high-carb sides.
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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