Tajine de Poulet aux Champignons
Chicken Tagine with Mushrooms
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added flour for thickening and no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are included. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Algerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory chicken stew, often prepared in a traditional tagine, featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with an abundance of fresh mushrooms, caramelized onions, garlic, and aromatic Algerian spices like turmeric, ginger, and saffron. This dish is naturally low-carb when served without rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs, mushrooms, onions, garlic, olive oil, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, saffron, fresh parsley, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added flour for thickening and no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are included. Request extra olive oil if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين دجاج بالفطر، لو سمحت بدون طحين للتكثيف، وبدون بطاطا أو جزر. ممكن زيت زيتون إضافي؟
For the Tajine de Poulet aux Champignons, please no added flour for thickening, and no potatoes or carrots. Extra olive oil, please.
Watch out for
Excessive use of onions, potential for hidden sugars in restaurant spice blends or stock, addition of small amounts of flour as a thickener, or serving 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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