Shish Tawook
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the marinade. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Libyan dishes.
What it is
Succulent cubes of chicken breast or thigh marinated in a tangy blend of plain full-fat yogurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and Middle Eastern spices. These flavorful pieces are then skewered, often with bell peppers and onions, and grilled until tender and slightly charred. Served without traditional rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, plain full-fat yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste (optional, for color), paprika, cumin, oregano, bell peppers (various colors), onions, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the marinade. Ensure that no high-carb vegetables like potatoes are skewered or served alongside. The dish must be served without any rice or pita bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لطبق شيش طاووق، لو سمحتوا بدون سكر بالتتبيلة. وبدون خضروات عالية الكربوهيدرات مثل البطاطا. وقدموه بدون أرز أو خبز بيتا.
For Shish Tawook, please no sugar in the marinade. No high-carb vegetables like potatoes skewered or served alongside. Serve without rice or pita bread.
Watch out for
Sugar in the marinade (some restaurants add it), high-carb vegetables if included on skewers (e.g., potatoes), cross-contamination from bread/rice in restaurant kitchens.
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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