Keto Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemons
Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives and Preserved Lemons (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or peas. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent chicken pieces slow-cooked in a tagine with vibrant preserved lemons, salty green olives, saffron, ginger, and turmeric. This keto version omits traditional high-carb vegetables like potatoes and carrots.
Key ingredients
Chicken, preserved lemons, green olives, onions, garlic, olive oil, saffron, ginger, turmeric, salt, black pepper, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Ensure no added sugar. Omit accompanying bread or couscous.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الدجاج هذا، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، جزر أو بازلاء. وبدون سكر مضاف، لا خبز ولا كسكس.
For the Keto Chicken Tagine, please no potatoes, carrots, or peas. No added sugar, and no bread or couscous.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, and peas are commonly added to tagines. Onions can contribute a significant amount of carbs if used in large quantities. Sugar may be added to balance flavors. Served with bread or couscous.
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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