Tajine Djej Bel Hamd Marakad Wa Zeitoun (Keto-Friendly)
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces slow-cooked to perfection in a tagine with a fragrant sauce featuring preserved lemons, green olives, saffron, ginger, and garlic. The rich and tangy sauce makes for a flavorful keto meal when high-carb accompaniments are removed. Traditionally served with potatoes or other root vegetables and couscous/bread, which are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, preserved lemons, green olives, cilantro, parsley, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Do not serve with couscous or bread. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الدجاج الم'قلي، من فضلك بدون كسكس، خبز أو بطاطس. وتأكد لي لو سمحت مافيه سكر مضاف.
Tagine Djej M'qalli, no couscous, bread, or potatoes. Please confirm no added sugar.
Watch out for
Onions and garlic contribute carbs. Preserved lemons have minimal carbs but add up if consumed in very large quantities. Potential thickeners in sauce, and possible hidden sugar.
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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