Tagine Djaj Bel Hameq Wa Zitoun (طاجين دجاج بالحامض والزيتون) (Keto)
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives (Keto, No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request *no* potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables (e.g., peas, chickpeas) often found in this tagine. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent chicken pieces (typically thighs and legs) slow-cooked in an authentic tagine with pungent preserved lemons, briny green olives, garlic, saffron, ginger, and turmeric. This keto-friendly version explicitly omits traditional potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/legs), preserved lemons, green olives, olive oil, onion (minimal), garlic, ginger, saffron, turmeric, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request *no* potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables (e.g., peas, chickpeas) often found in this tagine. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، الطاجين بدون بطاطس، جزر، بازلاء أو حمص. وهل الصلصة بدون سكر مضاف؟
Please, no potatoes, carrots, peas, or chickpeas in the tagine. Is the sauce made without added sugar?
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, peas, and chickpeas are very common additions. Onions, while often present, can contribute to carb count if used in large quantities. Hidden sugars in some restaurant sauces.
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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