Kaliya Dajaj
Sautéed Chicken with Tomatoes and Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes are added. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Iraqi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful Iraqi sautéed chicken dish, featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with a medley of fresh vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a rich, spiced sauce. It's often prepared in a pan or pot and served as a main course.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs or breast), olive oil or ghee, onions, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers (green/red), tomato paste, garlic, chili (optional), Iraqi seven spice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes are added. Request limited tomato paste and check for added sugars in the sauce. Ask for extra cooking oil/ghee for fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
قلية دجاج، من فضلك. بدون بطاطس. استخدم كمية قليلة من معجون الطماطم وتأكد أن الصلصة بدون سكر مضاف. وهل يمكن إضافة المزيد من الزيت/السمن؟
Kaliya Dajaj, please. No potatoes. Use limited tomato paste, and confirm no added sugars in the sauce. Can I have extra cooking oil/ghee?
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables like potatoes (if added), excess onions and tomatoes, hidden sugars in tomato paste or ready-made spice blends.
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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