Akbar Joojeh (Keto-Style Chicken)
Crispy Butter-Fried Chicken (Akbar Joojeh style, Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice is served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
A whole young chicken, traditionally marinated and then pan-fried in copious amounts of butter, resulting in incredibly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. This keto version is served without its usual rice and sugary pomegranate sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole young chicken, butter, lemon juice, saffron (optional), salt, black pepper, turmeric.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice is served. Crucially, confirm no sugar in any accompanying sauce, especially pomegranate paste (rob-e anar) which is highly sugary and should be omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
برای اکبر جوجه، لطفاً بدون برنج. حتماً در هیچ سسی شکر نباشد، مخصوصاً رب انار را حذف کنید.
For Akbar Joojeh, no rice. Crucially, no sugar in any sauce, especially the pomegranate paste; please omit it.
Watch out for
High-sugar pomegranate paste/molasses (very common accompaniment), rice side, potential hidden sugars in marinades.
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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