Chicken Şiş Kebap with Keto Sides
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, bulgur, or lavash bread. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
Tender cubes of chicken breast or thigh, marinated in yogurt, olive oil, and spices, then skewered and grilled to perfection. Served with a simple fresh salad (Çoban Salata) and grilled vegetables like tomatoes and peppers, with all carb-heavy sides omitted.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, yogurt (plain, full-fat), olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, black pepper, fresh tomatoes, green peppers, cucumber, onion, parsley, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, bulgur, or lavash bread. Verify the chicken marinade contains no added sugar. Ensure salad dressing is olive oil and lemon only, without pomegranate molasses.
Watch out for
Potential sugar in yogurt marinades (less common in authentic Turkish places but possible); high-carb 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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