Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives (Keto Modified)
Keto Chicken Tagine with Olives and Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or chickpeas. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces slow-cooked in a tagine with pungent preserved lemons, green olives, and classic Moroccan spices. Modified to exclude traditional root vegetables, instead incorporating low-carb vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, preserved lemon, green olives, onion (small amount), garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, olive oil, bell peppers, zucchini, cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or chickpeas. Confirm no sugar or flour is added to the sauce base. Ask for extra low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauce base, high-carb vegetables often included, onion content if restaurant uses a large amount.
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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