Dajaj bil Zeitoun wal Hamod
Chicken with Olives and Lemon
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar in the sauce or marinade; request it served without rice, couscous, or bread. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces (often thighs or legs for richness) braised in a savory sauce with green or black olives, preserved lemon (or fresh lemon juice), garlic, and fragrant spices like turmeric and cumin. This dish is naturally low-carb when served without couscous, rice, or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/legs), green/black olives, preserved lemon/fresh lemon, olive oil, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, salt, black pepper, chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar in the sauce or marinade; request it served without rice, couscous, or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة للدجاج بالزيتون والحامض، تأكد لي ما فيه سكر مضاف بالصلصة وقدمه بدون رز، كسكس أو خبز.
For the Dajaj bil Zeitoun wal Hamod, please ensure no added sugar in the sauce and serve it without rice, couscous, or bread.
Watch out for
Potential hidden sugars in pre-made broth or commercial preserved lemon. Olives contain a small amount of carbs.
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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