Djej Mchawi bel 3chab
Grilled Chicken with Herbs and Olive Oil
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces (thighs or breasts) marinated simply with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a blend of aromatic Mediterranean herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Grilled until juicy and perfectly charred, served without any starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/breasts), olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary marinades are used. Request with a side of plain non-starchy vegetables (e.g., steamed broccoli, grilled zucchini) instead of rice or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Djej Mchawi bel 3chab: تتبيلة الدجاج ما فيها سكر؟ وبدي معاه خضار سوتيه أو مشوية، مش رز أو بطاطا.
Djej Mchawi bel 3chab: Is the marinade sugar-free? Please serve with plain non-starchy vegetables instead of rice or potatoes.
Watch out for
Restaurant might add sugar to marinades. Always confirm ingredients.
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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