Jambaliyah
Chicken with Onions and Sumac (no bread)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the bread (khubz) entirely. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent chicken pieces cooked slowly with caramelized onions, tangy sumac, and warm spices. This dish is often served atop flatbread, but for a keto version, it's enjoyed as a flavorful chicken and onion main course.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breast), large yellow onions, sumac, olive oil, cinnamon, allspice, salt, black pepper, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the bread (khubz) entirely. Confirm no sugar is added to caramelize the onions; traditional caramelization is achieved slowly. Ensure no flour is used in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
جمبالية، من فضلك بدون خبز نهائياً. تأكد أن البصل مكرمل بدون سكر مضاف، والصلصة بدون طحين.
For Jambaliyah, please omit the bread completely. Confirm no sugar is added for the onion caramelization, and no flour is used in the sauce.
Watch out for
The most significant risk is the accompanying bread. Some chefs might add a pinch of sugar to help caramelize onions faster, so explicitly ask for no sugar.
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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