Toyuq Levengisi (Keto)
Chicken Stuffed with Walnut and Onion (no dried fruit)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical to request the stuffing to be prepared without any dried fruits (like plums or raisins) or any added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A whole chicken (often roasted or baked) generously stuffed with a rich and savory mixture primarily composed of ground walnuts and finely sautéed onions, seasoned with salt and pepper.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, ground walnuts, onion, salt, black pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical to request the stuffing to be prepared without any dried fruits (like plums or raisins) or any added sugar. Confirm no rice is used in the stuffing.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Toyuq Ləvəngisinin içliyi quru meyvəsiz, şəkərsiz və düyüsüz olsun, xahiş edirəm.
For Toyuq Ləvəngisi, the stuffing must be without dried fruits, added sugar, and rice.
Watch out for
Dried fruits (traditional stuffing ingredient, must be omitted), rice in stuffing, hidden sugars in marinades or stuffing preparations.
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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