Jaj Mahshi (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Whole Chicken with Keto Filling (Cauliflower Rice & Nuts)
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A festive Syrian dish, here adapted for keto. A whole roasted chicken is meticulously prepared and stuffed with a rich, aromatic filling made from seasoned ground meat, cauliflower rice, and toasted nuts, replicating the traditional flavor profile without the high-carb rice.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, ground lamb/beef, cauliflower rice, onions, pine nuts/almonds, olive oil, butter, traditional Middle Eastern spices (allspice, cinnamon, cardamom), salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, ensure the stuffing explicitly uses cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice. Request no starchy sides or bread.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
لدجاج محشي، رجاءً تأكدوا أن الحشوة تحتوي على أرز القرنبيط بدلاً من الأرز العادي. وبدون أي أطباق جانبية نشوية أو خبز.
For the Jaj Mahshi, please ensure the stuffing uses cauliflower rice, not traditional rice. No starchy sides or bread, please.
Watch out for
Traditional rice-based stuffing, hidden sugar in spice blends, excessive nuts in the filling (if not portioned), starchy side dishes.
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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