Chicken Jalfrezi
Keto Chicken Jalfrezi (Reduced Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal bell peppers and onions. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Pakistani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Strips of chicken stir-fried with capsicum (bell peppers), onions, and tomatoes in a spicy, tangy sauce. Modified for keto by reducing the higher-carb vegetables (onions, bell peppers, tomatoes) and ensuring no added sugar or starchy thickeners, focusing on the chicken and flavor.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or thigh, bell peppers (capsicum), onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, oil/ghee, vinegar, soy sauce (check for sugar), spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili, garam masala), salt.
How to make it keto
Request minimal bell peppers and onions. Ask for no added sugar, especially if soy sauce or ketchup is used. Confirm no corn flour or other thickeners. Serve without rice or naan.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables (onions, bell peppers, tomatoes) in large quantities, hidden sugars from sauces (e.g., ketchup, sweet chili sauce, some soy sauces), corn flour used as a thickener.
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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