Jwaneh Mechwiyeh
Grilled Chicken Wings with Garlic Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lebanese dishes.
What it is
Marinated chicken wings grilled to crispy perfection, often served with a creamy garlic paste (toum) and a squeeze of lemon. Naturally keto-friendly and rich in flavor.
Key ingredients
Chicken wings, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, (Toum: garlic, vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt).
Optional tweaks
Confirm the chicken wing marinade does not contain sugar or honey. Ensure the garlic sauce (toum) is made traditionally without starch or other thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
جوانح مشوية، تأكد لي أن التتبيلة ما فيها سكر أو عسل. والصوص (الثوم) أريده تقليدي بدون نشا أو مكثفات.
For the Jwaneh Mechwiyeh, confirm no sugar or honey in the marinade. And please ensure the toum is traditional, no starch or thickeners.
Watch out for
Sweet glazes or marinades (e.g., honey garlic), some toum recipes might use potato or starch as an emulsifier.
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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