Tiġieġ bil-Forn (Mingħajr Patata)
Roast Chicken with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, rice, or starchy vegetables. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Maltese roast chicken, seasoned with herbs, garlic, and lemon, served with a selection of non-starchy roasted vegetables. The traditional potatoes are omitted to make it keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, breast), olive oil, garlic, lemon, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper. Keto vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, bell peppers).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, rice, or starchy vegetables. Confirm no sugary glazes are used. Request extra non-starchy vegetables roasted with olive oil or butter.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għat-Tiġieġ bil-Forn, jekk jogħġbok, l-ebda patata, ross, jew ħxejjex b'ħafna lamtu. U l-ebda glaze biz-zokkor. Nista' jkolli aktar ħxejjex low-carb mixwijin biż-żejt taż-żebbuġa?
For the Tiġieġ bil-Forn, please, no potatoes, rice, or starchy vegetables. No sugary glazes. Can I have extra non-starchy vegetables roasted with olive oil?
Watch out for
Potatoes, sugary marinades/glazes, high-carb side vegetables (carrots, peas), hidden sugars in seasoning mixes.
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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