Poulet M'hammar
Roasted Chicken with Saffron and Olives
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables commonly served with this dish. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and aromatic roasted chicken dish, marinated and cooked until golden brown, often accompanied by a savory sauce infused with saffron, ginger, garlic, and preserved lemons, garnished with green olives. Caramelized onions are typically part of the rich sauce base.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, saffron, turmeric, preserved lemon, green olives, olive oil, smen (aged butter) or butter, chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables commonly served with this dish. Confirm no added sugar in the onion caramelization process or the sauce itself (traditional versions rely on natural sweetness and spices). Request no bread or couscous/rice.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة للدجاج المحمر: من فضلك، بدون بطاطس أو خضروات نشوية. ولا أريد خبزًا أو كسكس أو أرز. أرجو التأكيد أنه لا يوجد سكر مضاف في الصلصة أو البصل.
For Poulet M'hammar: No potatoes or starchy vegetables, please. No bread, couscous, or rice. Please confirm no added sugar in the sauce or onion.
Watch out for
Often served with fries or roasted potatoes. Some chefs might use sugar to 'caramelize' onions faster or to sweeten the sauce, which is a hidden carb risk. Hidden starchy vegetables if not explicitly omitted.
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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