Shish Tawook
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the marinade contains no added sugar. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
Tender cubes of chicken breast or thigh marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and Middle Eastern spices, then grilled on skewers to perfection.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, spices (paprika, oregano, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Confirm the marinade contains no added sugar. Request no sugary glaze. Serve with grilled keto vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions) and omit rice, bread, or potato sides.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للشيش طاووق، الرجاء التأكد من عدم وجود سكر مضاف في التتبيلة أو التلميع. يقدم مع فلفل وبصل مشوي فقط، بدون أرز أو خبز أو بطاطس.
For Shish Tawook, confirm no added sugar in the marinade or glaze. Serve with grilled bell peppers and onions only, no rice, bread, or potato.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades or glazes, traditional starchy sides like rice or fries.
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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