Havi Kirchi (Keto-Modified)
Chicken Stew with Sour Plums (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, rice, or flour/cornstarch thickeners. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Armenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fragrant and tangy chicken stew where pieces of chicken are slow-cooked until exceptionally tender with sautéed onions, garlic, and sour plums (or a minimal amount of dried sour cherries or apricots) to create a deeply flavored and savory broth. Modified to exclude high-carb thickeners or starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs or drumsticks, onions, garlic, sour plums (or dried sour cherries/apricots, minimal), fresh cilantro, dill, chicken broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, rice, or flour/cornstarch thickeners. Specify using a very small quantity of sour fruit for tartness, or use fresh sour plums which are typically lower in sugar than dried fruits.
Watch out for
Natural sugars from plums or dried fruits (must be limited), potential for hidden thickeners or sugars in restaurant stew bases.
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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