Jej Mashwi
Syrian Grilled Chicken (Bone-in, No Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, bread, or fries. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
Succulent bone-in chicken pieces, marinated in lemon, garlic, olive oil, and various spices, then grilled or roasted to perfection. Served without traditional carb-heavy sides like rice or fries.
Key ingredients
Bone-in chicken pieces, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, dried oregano.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, bread, or fries. Ensure marinade has no added sugar or high-carb thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
جف مشوي، لو سمحت بدون رز، خبز أو بطاطا مقلية. وتأكدوا ما في سكر مضاف أو مكثفات عالية الكربوهيدرات بالتبلة.
For the Jej Mashwi, please serve without rice, bread, or fries. Ensure the marinade has no added sugar or high-carb thickeners.
Watch out for
Marinade sometimes contains small amounts of sugar or honey in restaurants. Garlic in large quantities.
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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