Tawook Salad
Grilled Chicken Tawook Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the chicken marinade contains no added sugars (some commercial marinades do). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing salad featuring succulent, marinated, and grilled chicken tawook pieces, typically served over a bed of crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and a simple olive oil and lemon dressing.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh (tawook style), lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper. (Marinade usually contains yogurt, which is cooked off).
How to make it keto
Ensure the chicken marinade contains no added sugars (some commercial marinades do). Verify the salad dressing is sugar-free. Strictly omit any croutons or bread.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades for the chicken. Hidden sugars in salad dressings. High tomato content. Croutons or pita bread often served alongside (must omit).
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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