Doro Qolo (Keto Modified)
Crispy Spiced Roasted Chicken Pieces
Yes, with a tweak: request no injera or bread. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) are seasoned with a dry blend of Ethiopian spices (like berbere, garlic, ginger) and then roasted or pan-fried until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. Served without injera or starchy sides. The 'qolo' style focuses on a drier, more roasted texture compared to a stew or saucy tibs.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) or vegetable oil, berbere, garlic powder, ginger powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, rosemary.
How to make it keto
Request no injera or bread. Confirm no breading or starchy vegetables. Ensure deep frying is not used with high-carb breading.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ኢንjera ወይም ዳቦ አያስፈልግም። በዱቄት ያለመሰራቱን እና ስታርች ያለባቸው አትክልቶች አለመጨመሩን ያረጋግጡልኝ።
No injera or bread, please. Ensure there's no breading and no starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in berbere spice blend.
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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