Dajaj Bil Dehen
Chicken Slow-Cooked in Fat
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A traditional Iraqi dish of chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) slow-cooked until exceptionally tender in generous amounts of rendered chicken fat, ghee, or butter, seasoned with aromatic Iraqi spices. It's rich, savory, and meant to be eaten without rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or whole cut up), rendered chicken fat/ghee/butter, onion, garlic, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, salt, cardamom pods, bay leaves.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no hidden sugars in seasoning blends. Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables are added by the restaurant.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الدجاج بالدهن، من فضلك تأكد أنه بدون سكر مضاف في البهارات. وبدون بطاطا، جزر، أو أي خضار غنية بالكربوهيدرات.
For the Dajaj Bil Dehen, please ensure no hidden sugars in the seasoning. Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or high-carb vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in spice blends or pre-made sauces. Some restaurants may add high-carb vegetables for bulk or serve with rice/bread without explicit instruction.
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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