Joojeh ba Narenj
Keto-style Chicken with Bitter Orange (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to balance the bitterness. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Chicken pieces braised in a unique sauce featuring bitter orange (narenj) juice, saffron, and onions. This dish offers a distinctively tart and aromatic flavor, different from typical sour chicken dishes.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, bitter orange juice, saffron, onion, turmeric, salt, black pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to balance the bitterness. Request 'no rice'. Limit bitter orange segments if used, as fruit pulp has carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
برای جوجه با نارنج، لطفاً شکر اضافه نشود. پلو هم نمیخواهم. تکههای نارنج تلخ هم کم باشد.
Joojeh ba Narenj, please no added sugar. No rice. Limit bitter orange segments due to carbs.
Watch out for
Bitter orange pulp contains carbs; ensure mostly juice. Hidden sugars in restaurant sauces.
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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