Djej Msalloq
Boiled Chicken (Keto-Style)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Libyan dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of chicken, typically a whole or half chicken, gently boiled with simple seasonings like salt, pepper, and sometimes a bay leaf. The focus is on the clean, rich flavor of the chicken and its resulting clear broth. Naturally keto.
Key ingredients
Whole or cut chicken, water, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, optional whole onion/garlic cloves.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starchy vegetables are boiled with the chicken. Request it served plain with its broth, avoiding any carb-heavy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
دجاج مسلوق، لو سمحت اسلقوه بدون خضار نشوية. وقدموه سادة مع مرقته بدون أي إضافات عالية الكربوهيدرات.
Djej Msalloq, please boil without starchy vegetables. Serve it plain with its broth, no carb sides.
Watch out for
Starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots) often boiled with the chicken in non-keto preparations. Carb-heavy sides.
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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