Kusha Djej bi Zeitoun (Keto-Style)
Oven-Baked Chicken with Olives (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables if they are typically added. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Libyan dishes.
What it is
Chicken pieces baked until tender and deeply flavorful with green olives, garlic, lemon juice, and traditional spices like turmeric, ginger, and black pepper. The olives lend a briny, savory depth to the rich chicken. Served as a main course without starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), green olives (pitted), olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, salt, water/chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables if they are typically added. Ensure no rice, couscous, or bread is served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Kusha Djej bi Zeitoun لو سمحت، بدون بطاطا، جزر أو خضروات أخرى عالية الكربوهيدرات. ولا أرز، كسكس، أو خبز جانبي.
For the Kusha Djej bi Zeitoun, please no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables. No rice, couscous, or bread on the side.
Watch out for
Commonly served with potatoes or rice. Some recipes may include a small amount of bell peppers or tomatoes, which are generally fine in moderation but add to carb count. Check for sugar in seasoning blends.
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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