Bazhe (Walnut Sauce) with Grilled Chicken
Georgian Walnut Sauce with Grilled Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added to the Bazhe sauce (it should be savory). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Georgian dishes.
What it is
A rich, garlicky walnut sauce (Bazhe) served alongside simply grilled chicken. The sauce is made from ground walnuts, garlic, spices (blue fenugreek, marigold), and red wine vinegar, offering a unique flavor profile.
Key ingredients
For Bazhe: Walnuts, garlic, water, red wine vinegar, salt, blue fenugreek, marigold powder, red pepper. For chicken: Chicken breast/thigh, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added to the Bazhe sauce (it should be savory). Ensure the chicken is plain grilled, without any sugary marinades or glazes.
Say this to the waiter (Georgian)
ბაჟე გრილზე შემწვარ ქათამთან ერთად. ბაჟეში შაქარი არ იქნება, არა? ქათამი იყოს უბრალოდ გრილზე შემწვარი, შაქრიანი მარინადის გარეშე.
For the Bazhe with Grilled Chicken, confirm no sugar in the Bazhe sauce. The chicken should be plain grilled, no sugary marinades or glazes.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the walnut sauce (less common but possible in some restaurants), sugary marinades or glazes on the grilled chicken.
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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