Marag Dajaj
Clear Chicken Broth with Chicken Pieces
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
A light, flavorful clear chicken broth, traditionally made by slow-simmering bone-in chicken pieces with aromatic vegetables like onions and garlic, and whole spices such as cardamom and bay leaves. It's served without added grains or starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken (bone-in pieces), water, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cardamom pods, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Explicitly confirm that the broth contains no noodles, rice, potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لمرق الدجاج، هل يمكن التأكد من أن المرق لا يحتوي على شعيرية، أرز، بطاطس، جزر، أو أي خضروات أخرى عالية الكربوهيدرات؟
For the Marag Dajaj, please confirm the broth has no noodles, rice, potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Addition of high-carb vegetables (carrots, potatoes) or grains (rice, noodles), which are often found in standard chicken soups.
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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