Roasted Chicken Thighs with Uziza Sauce
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Uziza Pepper Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
Tender, juicy roasted chicken thighs, cooked until the skin is crispy, served with a vibrant and aromatic sauce made from fresh uziza leaves, Scotch bonnet peppers, onions, and a hint of palm oil.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs (skin-on), uziza leaves, Scotch bonnet peppers, onions, palm oil, garlic, ginger, seasoning cubes, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request skin-on thighs for extra fat; specify no starchy thickeners (e.g., flour or yam paste) in the uziza sauce.
Watch out for
Potential starchy thickeners in the sauce; hidden sugar in seasoning cubes; excessive palm oil.
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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