Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives (without couscous/bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no couscous or bread on the side. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slow-cooked chicken tagine, rich in flavor from preserved lemons, green olives, saffron, and traditional Moroccan spices like ginger, turmeric, and cumin. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender. This dish is traditionally served with couscous or Moroccan bread, which must be omitted for a keto diet. Ensure no starchy vegetables like potatoes or excessive carrots are included.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, preserved lemons, green olives, red onion, garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric, cumin, saffron threads, olive oil, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no couscous or bread on the side. Confirm with the chef or server that no potatoes, significant amounts of carrots, or other starchy vegetables are added to the tagine. Inquire about any added sugar in the sauce base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بدون كسكس أو خبز مع طاجين الدجاج. أرجو التأكد أن لا يوجد بطاطس أو جزر أو خضروات نشوية، وأن صلصته لا تحتوي على سكر مضاف.
No couscous or bread with the Chicken Tagine. Please confirm no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables, and no added sugar in the sauce base.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made tagine sauces. Starchy vegetables (potatoes, large quantities of carrots, peas) are sometimes included. Always served with high-carb sides like couscous or bread for dipping.
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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