Djej M'hammer (Roasted Chicken with Saffron & Spices)
Moroccan Roasted Chicken with Saffron, Ginger, and Olives (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole chicken, slowly roasted until incredibly tender with crispy skin, infused with a rich marinade of saffron, ginger, garlic, and various spices, often accompanied by green olives and preserved lemon. This keto version omits high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, onions, garlic, olive oil or smen, saffron, ginger, turmeric, cumin, preserved lemons (optional), green olives, salt, black pepper, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. Omit accompanying bread or couscous.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الدجاج محمر من فضلك بدون بطاطس أو جزر أو أي خضروات جذرية نشوية. ولا خبز ولا كسكس.
For the Djej M'hammer, please no potatoes, carrots, or starchy root vegetables. No bread or couscous.
Watch out for
Often served with potatoes or other root vegetables. Accompanying bread or couscous. Onions can contribute carbs if used in large quantities.
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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