Djej M'qalli (Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon, no carb sides)
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon (Keto-Optimized)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables if they are sometimes added. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces slow-cooked in a tagine with preserved lemons, green olives, saffron, ginger, and turmeric, creating a rich, savory, and tangy sauce. Traditionally served with bread, but this version omits all carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Chicken, preserved lemons, green olives, olive oil, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, black pepper, cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables if they are sometimes added. Crucially, ensure no bread or couscous is served. Verify no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للدجاج المقلي، لو سمحت بدون بطاطا، جزر أو خضروات نشوية. وما أبغى خبز، كسكس، أو سكر إضافي في الصلصة.
For the Djej M'qalli, no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables please. And no bread, couscous, or added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauce, added potatoes/carrots, couscous/bread served alongside.
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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