Levengi Toyuq (Keto Style)
Baked Chicken with Savory Walnut-Onion Stuffing (No Dried Fruits)
Yes, with a tweak: request the Levengi stuffing be prepared without any dried fruits (e.g., plums, raisins, apricots). About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole chicken or chicken pieces baked with a rich, aromatic stuffing primarily made from ground walnuts, sautéed onions, and spices.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken/chicken pieces, walnuts, onions, olive oil, salt, black pepper, spices (e.g., turmeric, paprika).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the Levengi stuffing be prepared without any dried fruits (e.g., plums, raisins, apricots). Confirm no sugar is added to the walnut paste or as a glaze on the chicken.
Watch out for
Dried fruits are a very common and integral part of traditional Levengi stuffing, making it high in sugar. Pomegranate molasses, also high in sugar, can sometimes be used in the stuffing or as a glaze.
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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