Levengi Stuffed Chicken (Keto Filling)
Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Walnut and Onion
Yes, with a tweak: request 'Minimal to no fruit' (dried apricots, plums) in the stuffing. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Levengi is a traditional Azerbaijani stuffing, most commonly used for whole chicken or fish. It typically consists of ground walnuts, grated onions, and a sour fruit paste (like plum or cherry paste) or dried fruit. For keto, the focus is on the rich walnut and onion flavors, with minimal or no fruit.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, walnuts, onions, salt, pepper, sometimes a tiny amount of sour fruit concentrate (e.g., pomegranate molasses) for flavor, minimal or no actual fruit pieces.
How to make it keto
Request 'Minimal to no fruit' (dried apricots, plums) in the stuffing. Confirm no added sugar to the sour paste or seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Ləvəngi Toyuğunda içlikdə quru meyvələr çox az və ya heç olmasın, xahiş edirəm. Turşu pastası və ya ədviyyatında əlavə şəkər olmadığından əmin olun.
For Levengi Stuffed Chicken, please use minimal to no dried fruit in the stuffing. Confirm no added sugar in the sour paste or seasoning.
Watch out for
Dried fruits, fruit pastes, added sugars in the stuffing.
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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