Tagine Dajaj Bel Hamed wa Zeitoun (Keto-Modified)
Keto Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons & Olives (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, chickpeas, or sweet potatoes. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Classic Moroccan chicken stew, slow-cooked to tenderness with preserved lemons, green olives, onions, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices like ginger, turmeric, and saffron. Served without traditional high-carb sides or starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, saffron threads, preserved lemons, green olives, cilantro, parsley, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, chickpeas, or sweet potatoes. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Ensure no couscous or bread is served alongside.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato paste (if used), incidental high-carb vegetables not explicitly removed, preserved lemons can have some sugar (minor). Restaurant may serve with starchy sides unless specified.
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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