Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemons
Keto-Friendly Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemons (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit all potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables commonly added to tagines. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Moroccan tagine featuring tender chicken cooked with briny green olives, aromatic preserved lemons, onions, and a blend of traditional Moroccan spices like ginger, turmeric, and saffron. This keto version focuses on the rich chicken and sauce, served without starchy vegetables or grains.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs or drumsticks), green olives, preserved lemons, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit all potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables commonly added to tagines. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Request no couscous or bread.
Watch out for
Onions can be high in carbs in large quantities. Hidden sugars in prepared spice mixes, tomato paste, or sauce are a risk. Ensure no starchy vegetables are included.
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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