Toyuq Ləvəngisi (Az Şəkərli)
Baked Chicken Stuffed with Walnuts and Onions (Low Carb)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'narşarab az' (little pomegranate molasses) or 'narşarabsız' (without pomegranate molasses). About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole chicken or chicken pieces baked to tender perfection, generously stuffed with a rich and aromatic mixture of ground walnuts and sautéed onions, seasoned with traditional Azerbaijani spices. For a keto version, the typically used sour fruit paste or pomegranate molasses (narsharab) is significantly reduced or omitted.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken or chicken pieces, ground walnuts, onions, olive oil, salt, black pepper, turmeric, very minimal or no pomegranate molasses.
How to make it keto
Request 'narşarab az' (little pomegranate molasses) or 'narşarabsız' (without pomegranate molasses). Ensure no dried fruits are used in the stuffing.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Toyuq Ləvəngisi üçün zəhmət olmasa narşarabı az istifadə edin və ya heç istifadə etməyin, içliyində də quru meyvə olmasın.
For the Toyuq Ləvəngisi, please use little or no pomegranate molasses and no dried fruits in the stuffing.
Watch out for
Pomegranate molasses (narsharab) is high in sugar. Hidden dried fruits in the stuffing (if not specified).
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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