Tavuk Şiş / Kuzu Şiş (Keto Plate)
Grilled Chicken or Lamb Skewers (Keto Plate)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no rice', 'no bulgur', and 'no bread/lavash'. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent chunks of marinated chicken or lamb, skewered with vegetables (often onion, bell pepper) and grilled to perfection. Served as a plate with grilled vegetables and a side salad. Crucially, omit any accompanying rice, bulgur, or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh or lamb cubes, yogurt/olive oil marinade, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, various spices (oregano, paprika), olive oil, side salad (cucumber, tomato, lettuce, olive oil, lemon).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no rice', 'no bulgur', and 'no bread/lavash'. Confirm marinade does not contain sugar.
Watch out for
High-carb sides (rice, bulgur, bread) must be omitted. Potential hidden sugar in marinades (though uncommon in traditional versions) or tomato paste.
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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