Çerkez Tavuğu (Keto-style)
Circassian Chicken (Creamy Walnut-Garlic Sauce)
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A traditional cold mezze featuring tender shredded chicken breast or thigh meat, enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made from finely ground walnuts, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and olive oil. It is naturally thickened by the walnuts, served chilled without bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, water/chicken broth.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour are used to thicken the sauce (traditional recipes rely on walnuts for thickening). Ensure no bread is served alongside.
Watch out for
Some non-traditional recipes might use a small amount of breadcrumbs or flour as a thickener, which must be avoided. Served with bread typically.
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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