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Bold, smoky, and charred chicken thigh skewers slammed with a heavy hand of garlic crema. High-heat cast-iron charring gives this budget-friendly cut a food-truck style wood-fired vibe.
3g
net carbs
41g
protein
47g
fat
610
kcal
The keto read
3g net carbs per serving
Bold, smoky, and charred chicken thigh skewers slammed with a heavy hand of garlic crema. High-heat cast-iron charring gives this budget-friendly cut a food-truck style wood-fired vibe.
Ingredients
2 servings
Chicken Skewers
Boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed450 g
Smoked paprika1 tbsp
Garlic powder1 tsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Lard or avocado oil1 tbsp
Sea salt1 tsp
Garlic Crema
Sour cream60 g
Mayonnaise30 g
Garlic, finely grated2 cloves
Lime juice1 tsp
Fresh cilantro, chopped5 g
Method
Chicken Skewers
1
Toss the cubed chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, lard, and salt until heavily coated. Thread the meat tightly onto wooden skewers that have been soaked in water.
Garlic Crema
2
Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, grated fresh garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Sear and Plate
3
Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until smoking. Press the skewers down firmly to maximize surface contact. Sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until charred, deeply caramelized, and cooked through. Serve immediately on a platter drizzled generously with the cold garlic crema.
The keto read
Why this lands at 3g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 3g net carbs against 41g protein and 47g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is The Dirty Bird Garlic Chili Chicken Skewers keto?▾
The Dirty Bird Garlic Chili Chicken Skewers has 3g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for The Dirty Bird Garlic Chili Chicken Skewers?▾
610 calories, 41g protein, 47g fat, and 3g net carbs per serving.
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