Musakhan Dajaj (Keto Modified)
Roasted Chicken with Sumac Onions (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to omit the taboon bread. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Jordanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional dish featuring tender roasted chicken marinated and cooked with deeply caramelized onions, olive oil, and vibrant sumac. This keto version omits the customary taboon bread.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken pieces, sumac, abundant olive oil, onions, salt, black pepper, pine nuts (for garnish, optional).
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to omit the taboon bread. Request the chicken and sumac onion mixture served on its own, perhaps with a simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مسخن دجاج، من فضلكم بدون خبز الطابون. أريد فقط خليط الدجاج والبصل مع سلطة خضراء بسيطة.
For Musakhan Dajaj, please serve without taboon bread. Just the chicken and sumac onion mixture, maybe with a side salad.
Watch out for
The large quantity of caramelized onions can contribute significantly to total carbs. Ensure no sugar is used in the onion caramelization process. Pine nuts in very large quantities could add 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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