A classic Moroccan slow-cooked stew featuring tender chicken pieces, briny green olives, and tangy preserved lemons, simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce with saffron and ginger.

Key ingredients

Chicken pieces, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, cumin, preserved lemons, green olives, chicken broth.

If you order it anyway

Request no potatoes or carrots if they are usually added to the tagine (common restaurant practice). Ask for less onion in the sauce. Ensure no added sugar is used in the sauce. Avoid any couscous or bread served for dipping.

If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)

طاجين دجاج بالزيتون، من فضلك بدون بطاطس أو جزر. قليل من البصل في الصلصة، وهل هي بدون سكر مضاف؟ وبدون كسكس أو خبز.

For the Tagine de Poulet, no potatoes or carrots, please. Less onion in the sauce, and confirm no added sugar. Please no couscous or bread.

Watch out for

Generous amounts of onions contribute to carbs. Restaurants frequently add potatoes, carrots, or even a touch of honey/sugar to balance the flavors. Always 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.