Zurbiyan Dajaj (Keto-Modified)
Spiced Chicken with Caramelized Onion (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice and no potatoes. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A richly spiced chicken dish, often featuring chicken pieces slow-cooked with aromatic spices and deeply caramelized onions, lending it a distinctive savory and slightly sweet flavor profile. Served as the pure chicken component, omitting traditional rice and potatoes.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, onion (caramelized), garlic, ginger, Zurbiyan spice blend (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, cumin, coriander, turmeric, saffron), yogurt (optional, unsweetened), ghee or oil, salt, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no rice and no potatoes. Ensure the caramelized onions are done slowly without added sugar (natural caramelization). Confirm any yogurt used is unsweetened. Serve with a side of plain green salad or steamed non-starchy vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
زربيان دجاج بدون رز أو بطاطس. تأكدوا البصل مكرمل طبيعي بدون سكر مضاف. وهل اللبن المستخدم غير محلى؟ ممكن سلطة خضراء أو خضار مطبوخة بدلاً منها.
Zurbiyan Dajaj, please no rice or potatoes. Ensure onions are caramelized naturally, no added sugar. Confirm unsweetened yogurt. Serve with a green salad or steamed vegetables.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with rice and fried potatoes. Caramelized onions naturally contain higher sugars; ensure no *additional* sugar is added. Yogurt can contain carbs (request plain, full-fat, unsweetened).
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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