Joojeh ba Piaz (Keto Braised Chicken with Onions)
Keto Braised Chicken with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, bread, or potato side. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Iranian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful Iranian dish featuring chicken braised until tender in a rich, deeply caramelized onion sauce. Flavored with turmeric and a touch of saffron, it's a naturally low-carb and satisfying meal, served without rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in preferred), yellow onions, olive oil/butter, turmeric, saffron threads, unsweetened tomato paste (optional, for color/depth), salt, black pepper, chicken broth or water.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, bread, or potato side. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato paste or during the onion caramelization process. Ensure generous use of healthy fats for cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
لطفاً برنج، نان یا سیبزمینی نباشد. مطمئن شوید در رب گوجه و برای پیاز شکر نیست. با روغن سالم و فراوان پخته شود.
No rice, bread, or potatoes, please. Confirm no added sugar in tomato paste or for onions. Use generous healthy fats.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some commercial tomato pastes; over-caramelization of onions could slightly increase net carbs (though usually minimal); typically served with rice, which must be omitted.
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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