Cücə Kabab
Grilled Marinated Chicken Kebab
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Marinated chicken pieces, typically bone-in and skin-on for maximum flavor and moisture, grilled over charcoal. The marinade usually includes onion, salt, pepper, and sometimes saffron or turmeric.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, wings), onions, salt, black pepper, saffron/turmeric (optional).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar in the marinade. Request no lavash/bread and no rice. Ask for grilled vegetables or a simple salad.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Cücə Kababının marinadında şəkər olmadığından əmin ola bilərsiniz? Lavaşsız, çörəksiz və düyüsüz istəyirəm, zəhmət olmasa. Manqal tərəvəzləri və ya sadə salat gətirin.
For the Cücə Kabab, confirm no sugar in the marinade. No lavash, no bread, and no rice, please. I'd like grilled vegetables or a simple salad.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (e.g., honey, fruit juice), high-carb side dishes like lavash, rice, or 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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