Djej bil Limoun w Zeitoun
Chicken with Lemon and Olives
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Libyan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on for flavor) braised or slow-cooked in a fragrant sauce featuring preserved lemons (or fresh lemon slices and juice), green olives, garlic, saffron, and aromatic spices such as turmeric and ginger. The sauce is typically rich and savory.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, olive oil, onions, garlic, green olives, preserved lemons (or fresh lemon), saffron, turmeric, ginger, salt, black pepper, chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. Verify that only low-carb vegetables (onions, garlic, lemon, olives) are used. Omit any couscous, rice, or bread served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، تأكد أن صلصة الدجاج بالليمون والزيتون بدون سكر، ومع خضروات منخفضة الكربوهيدرات فقط. وبدون كسكس أو أرز أو خبز.
Please ensure no sugar in the Djej bil Limoun w Zeitoun sauce, and only low-carb vegetables. No couscous, rice, or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in preserved lemons or sauce; serving with traditional high-carb sides; use of starchy thickeners in the sauce.
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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