Djej Mchermel (Keto Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon)
Chicken and Olive Tagine (no root vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO potatoes, carrots, peas, or other root vegetables/legumes. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces slow-cooked in a tagine with briny green olives, tangy preserved lemons, garlic, saffron, and traditional Moroccan spices. This version is modified to omit high-carb root vegetables and dried fruits, focusing on the savory chicken and rich sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), olive oil, preserved lemons, green olives, garlic, onion (small amount), ginger, turmeric, saffron, salt, pepper, cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request NO potatoes, carrots, peas, or other root vegetables/legumes. Ensure no honey or sugar is added to the sauce, which can occur in some tourist-oriented recipes. Served without couscous or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الدجاج بالحمض مرقد والزيتون، من فضلك بدون كسكس أو خبز. ممكن تتأكد لي مافيه طحين أو سكر في الصلصة؟
For the Tajine Djej Bel Hamd Marakad wa Zaytoun, please no couscous or bread. Can you confirm the sauce has no flour or added sugar?
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas) are common additions. Hidden sugar in the sauce.
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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