Djej Msahhab (Keto Modified)
Boneless Grilled Chicken Platter with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar in the chicken marinade. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole chicken, butterflied, marinated, and grilled to perfection, then expertly deboned and cut into pieces for easy consumption. Served as a platter with traditional Lebanese garlic sauce (toum), pickles, and a fresh side salad (e.g., green salad or cucumber-yogurt salad) instead of bread or rice.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, traditional Lebanese spices (e.g., paprika, oregano). Served with toum (garlic paste), assorted pickles, and a side of green salad.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar in the chicken marinade. Serve with low-carb sides such as plain green salad, grilled vegetables, or cucumber-yogurt salad, strictly omitting bread or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
دجاج مسحب، من فضلك تأكد أن تتبيلة الدجاج خالية من السكر. قدمها مع سلطة خضراء سادة أو خضار مشوية، وبدون خبز أو أرز.
Djej Msahhab: Please ensure no sugar in the marinade. Serve with low-carb sides like plain green salad or grilled vegetables, no bread or rice.
Watch out for
Marinades or rubs might contain hidden sugars. Toum can have a small amount of carb from garlic; ensure no starch is used as a thickener in toum.
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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