Levengi with Chicken (Keto Stuffed Chicken)
Keto Whole Chicken Stuffed with Walnuts and Onions
Yes, with a tweak: request NO dried fruits (plums, apricots) or rice in the stuffing. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole chicken (or fish) traditionally stuffed with a rich mixture of ground walnuts, onions, and often sour plum paste (albukhara) or dried fruits, then roasted. For keto, dried fruits must be omitted, and plum paste used sparingly or omitted due to sugar content.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, walnuts, onion, butter/oil, salt, black pepper, optional: small amount of sugar-free pomegranate concentrate for tartness.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO dried fruits (plums, apricots) or rice in the stuffing. Minimize or omit sour plum paste due to sugar. Focus on walnuts and onions for the stuffing.
Watch out for
Dried fruits in stuffing, sugar in plum paste/molasses, any added rice or breadcrumbs.
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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