Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives (Keto)
Keto Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Olives, and Bell Peppers
No, skip this one: about 17g 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
A classic Moroccan stew featuring tender chicken slow-cooked in a tagine with aromatic spices, preserved lemons, and green olives. Modified to exclude starchy vegetables and served without traditional couscous or bread, focusing on keto-friendly vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini instead.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, olive oil, preserved lemons, green olives, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, bell peppers, zucchini, chicken broth, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika.
If you order it anyway
Request no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Served without bread or couscous. Can ask for extra olive oil.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in preserved lemons (rare), restaurant adding starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas), thickened sauces with flour/cornstarch, served with bread/couscous.
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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