Hamees Dajaj bil Khudar (Keto-style Chicken Sauté)
Pan-fried Chicken Pieces with Bell Peppers and Onions
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are added. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of chicken breast or thigh, quickly pan-fried or sautéed with onions, garlic, and bell peppers in oil, seasoned with local spices.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (breast or thigh), onions, bell peppers (various colors), garlic, olive oil or vegetable oil, spices (black pepper, cumin, coriander). Sometimes a touch of tomato.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are added. Ask for no added sugar if a tomato sauce is used. Request it served without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لحميس دجاج بالخضار، بدون بطاطس أو جزر أو خضار نشوية. ولا سكر مضاف في الصلصة. وقدمها بدون أرز أو خبز.
For Hamees Dajaj, no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables. No added sugar in the sauce. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Can sometimes include potatoes or carrots. Hidden sugars in any tomato-based sauce. Served with rice or bread by default.
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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