Dajaj M'hammar (Keto Modified)
Roasted Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives (No Fries/Couscous)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, fries, or couscous. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Whole or half chicken marinated in a flavorful chermoula sauce with garlic, ginger, saffron, and traditional Moroccan spices, then slow-roasted until tender and browned. It's typically served with preserved lemons and green olives. Modified to omit traditional carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, preserved lemons, green olives, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, olive oil, cilantro, parsley, saffron, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, fries, or couscous. Confirm no sugary marinade or added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, hidden starches in thickening agents for sauces, and always served with carb-heavy sides like fries or rice which must be explicitly omitted.
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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