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Whole Baked Chicken with Walnut and Onion Stuffing (Keto, no rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the stuffing contains no rice. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional dish featuring a whole chicken stuffed with a savory mixture of finely ground walnuts, sautéed onions, and sometimes a hint of sour plum paste (albukhara or lavashana) or pomegranate molasses. Baked until golden and tender.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, walnuts, onions, salt, pepper, cooking oil, optional sour plum paste (albukhara) or reduced pomegranate molasses.
How to make it keto
Confirm that the stuffing contains no rice. Request minimal or no added sugar in any plum paste or pomegranate molasses.
Watch out for
Rice commonly added to stuffing; significant amounts of sugary pomegranate molasses or sweetened sour plum paste. Walnuts contribute moderate carbs.
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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