Lahori Dry Spiced Chicken Piece Roast
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Pakistani dishes.
What it is
A classic Lahori style chicken piece (often leg or breast quarter) marinated in a robust blend of dry spices like coriander, cumin, red chili, and black pepper, then slow-roasted or baked until tender and deeply flavorful with a dry, spiced crust. Served without gravy.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (bone-in), yogurt (for tenderizing/marinade base), ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, roasted cumin powder, coriander powder, black pepper, lemon juice, salt, cooking oil (for roasting).
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Ensure no sugary marinades are used in restaurants. Confirm it's roasted/baked, not deep-fried. Served without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades, high-carb side dishes (rice, naan).
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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