Dajaj bil Joz
Chicken with Walnuts
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or flour-based thickeners in the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of chicken, typically thighs or breast, cooked in a rich, savory sauce featuring crushed walnuts, garlic, and a hint of lemon, seasoned with traditional Syrian spices. Served as a main course, without rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs (or breast), walnuts, olive oil, onion, garlic, lemon juice, fresh cilantro, traditional Syrian spices (e.g., coriander, cumin, allspice), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or flour-based thickeners in the sauce. Ensure it's served strictly without rice, bread, or potato sides. Pomegranate molasses (if traditionally included) must be omitted or replaced with a keto alternative.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
دجاج بالجوز، من فضلك لا سكر أو طحين في الصلصة. يقدم بدون أرز، خبز، أو بطاطا. الرجاء عدم استخدام دبس الرمان أو بديل كيتو.
For Dajaj bil Joz, no sugar or flour thickeners in sauce. No rice, bread, or potato sides. Omit pomegranate molasses or use keto option.
Watch out for
Walnuts have some carbs; onions; potential for hidden starches or sugars in restaurant sauces; pomegranate molasses is high carb if used.
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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