Tavuk Şiş Kebap
Chicken Shish Kebab (No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: specify 'ekmeksiz' (without bread) and 'pilavsız' (without rice). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender cubes of chicken breast or thigh, marinated in a flavorful mixture of yogurt, olive oil, tomato paste, and spices, then skewered and grilled to perfection. A typical restaurant serving would be two skewers.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, yogurt, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Specify 'ekmeksiz' (without bread) and 'pilavsız' (without rice). Request extra green salad (without dressing) or grilled vegetables. Confirm marinade does not contain added sugar beyond that found naturally in tomato paste/yogurt.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades or tomato paste. Traditionally served with high-carb sides like rice pilaf or bread.
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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