Keto Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Keto Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons, Olives, and Low-Carb Vegetables
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Tender chicken pieces slow-cooked in a traditional Moroccan tagine with preserved lemons, green olives, onions, and a rich sauce spiced with ginger, turmeric, and saffron. Modified to include only low-carb vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers, cauliflower) and omit all high-carb elements.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, preserved lemons, green olives, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, black pepper, cilantro, parsley, zucchini, bell peppers, cauliflower florets.
If you order it anyway
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables. Confirm no sugar added to the sauce. Request couscous/bread to be omitted.
Watch out for
Standard tagines often include potatoes, carrots, or high-sugar elements (e.g., honey in some regional variations). Potential for added sugar in preserved lemons or a restaurant's base 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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