Chicken Tagine (Keto Modified)
Braised Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon (no starchy vegetables)
No, skip this one: about 26g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a flavorful tagine with Moroccan spices, preserved lemons, and green olives. Modified to remove high-carb ingredients and served with keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/legs), olive oil, preserved lemons, green olives, onions (moderate), garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, saffron, cilantro, parsley, water or broth. Keto version adds zucchini, bell peppers, green beans.
If you order it anyway
Request no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Ensure no couscous or bread is served. Ask for additional low-carb vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or green beans.
Watch out for
Excess onions, hidden sugars in restaurant sauces, traditional serving with couscous or bread, high-carb vegetables.
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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