Tavuk Şiş (Pita/Rice Omitted)
Grilled Chicken Shish Kebab (No Pita or Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no pita bread, no rice, no bulgur. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
Tender chunks of chicken breast or thigh, marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and spices, then skewered and grilled. Served without any carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no pita bread, no rice, no bulgur. Inquire about sugar in the marinade (usually minimal for authentic chicken shish).
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (rare but possible), served with high-carb sides.
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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