Djej M'hammar (Keto Version)
Keto Roasted Chicken with Saffron and Spices
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, candied olives, or french fries are served with the chicken. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A whole roasted chicken generously seasoned with a rich blend of saffron, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and preserved lemon paste, often finished by pan-frying to achieve a deeply crispy skin. Modified to exclude any carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, olive oil, smen (clarified butter), onion, garlic, ginger, saffron, preserved lemon paste, turmeric, cumin, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, candied olives, or french fries are served with the chicken. Served strictly without bread or couscous.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الدجاج المحمر لو سمحت، بدون بطاطس أو زيتون معسل أو بطاطس مقلية. وبدون خبز أو كسكس.
For the Djej M'hammar, no potatoes, candied olives, or fries. And no bread or couscous, please.
Watch out for
Onions in the sauce base, sometimes served with candied olives (higher carb), potatoes/fries often accompanying the dish by default.
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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