Djaj M'Qalli (Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives - No Sides)
Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Olives (Keto Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: request no couscous, rice, or bread. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Moroccan chicken dish featuring bone-in chicken pieces slow-cooked with preserved lemons, green olives, saffron, ginger, turmeric, and a flavorful onion-based sauce. Served without traditional carb sides like couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/legs), preserved lemons, green olives, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, olive oil, cilantro, parsley, chicken broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no couscous, rice, or bread. Confirm no potatoes or carrots are added to the tagine. Ensure no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
دجاج مْقلي من فضلك بدون كسكس، أرز أو خبز. تأكد لي لا يوجد بطاطس أو جزر، ولا سكر مضاف في المرق.
For the Djaj M'Qalli, no couscous, rice, or bread. Please confirm no potatoes or carrots, and no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Onions, which form the base of the sauce, can contribute carbs. Potential for hidden sugars in restaurant preparations. Typically served with high-carb sides.
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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