Djaj M'hammar (Keto Style)
Roasted Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or bread. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Whole or half chicken roasted until golden and crispy, often marinated with a blend of ginger, saffron, turmeric, preserved lemons, and garlic. Traditionally served with potatoes, but for keto, it's served with its rich, savory sauce and olives, explicitly without the starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Whole/half chicken, olive oil, smen, preserved lemons, green olives, garlic, ginger, saffron, turmeric, black pepper, water, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or bread. Confirm no added sugar in the marinade or sauce base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة للدجاج المحمر، من فضلك بدون بطاطا، أرز، أو خبز. هل يمكنكم تأكيد عدم وجود سكر مضاف في التتبيلة أو الصلصة؟
For the Djaj M'hammar, please no potatoes, rice, or bread. Can you confirm there's no added sugar in the marinade or sauce?
Watch out for
Potatoes/fries often served as a side. Hidden sugars in marinades or sauces.
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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