Tagine Dajaj Bil Zaytoun wal Hamaḍ Mraqqad (Keto Modified)
Keto Chicken Tagine with Green Olives & Preserved Lemon
Yes, with a tweak: request the omission of all potatoes, carrots, or any other root vegetables. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces slow-cooked in a traditional Moroccan tagine with green olives, preserved lemons, onions, garlic, and a fragrant blend of Moroccan spices like ginger, turmeric, and saffron. This keto-friendly version is prepared without high-carb vegetables such as potatoes or carrots, focusing on the rich, savory broth and succulent chicken. It should be served without traditional bread or couscous.
Key ingredients
Chicken (bone-in pieces), green olives, preserved lemons, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron threads, olive oil, chicken broth, cilantro, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request the omission of all potatoes, carrots, or any other root vegetables. Explicitly ask for no added sugar or honey, and confirm no bread or couscous will be served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الدجاج، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، جزر أو أي خضروات جذرية. وبدون سكر أو عسل. وأرجو التأكد أنه لن يقدم معه خبز أو كسكس.
For the Tagine, please omit all potatoes, carrots, and root vegetables. No added sugar or honey. And no bread or couscous, please.
Watch out for
Potential hidden sugars in the sauce, high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots if not explicitly omitted, traditional bread (khobz) for dipping.
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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