Toyuq Chighirtma
Chicken with Eggs and Herbs
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A simple and comforting Azerbaijani dish, Toyuq Chighirtma features tender chicken pieces (often dark meat) cooked down, then combined with whisked eggs, often sautéed onions, and a generous amount of fresh herbs. It's essentially a flavorful chicken and egg scramble, naturally low in carbohydrates.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), eggs, onion, butter/olive oil, fresh dill, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no rice, bread, or other starchy sides are served with the dish.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Toyuq Çığırtması düyüsüz olsun. Pomidor pastasında şəkər olmasın, ya da miqdarını azaldın.
Toyuq Chighirtma no rice. Please ensure no added sugar in the tomato paste, or reduce the amount.
Watch out for
Served with carb sides like rice or bread, use of flour as a thickener (uncommon for authentic chighirtma).
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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