Tajine Djej M'hammer (Keto Version)
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Saffron and Green Olives (No High-Carb Veg/Couscous)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots). About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces braised in a savory sauce with onions, garlic, ginger, saffron, turmeric, and preserved lemons, often garnished with green olives. Potatoes or other root vegetables are removed for keto. Served without couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/legs, onions, garlic, ginger, saffron, turmeric, cumin, preserved lemon, green olives, olive oil, cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
Omit all high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots). Ensure no sugar is added. Request no couscous, bread, or rice on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لطاجين الدجاج المحمر، من فضلك بدون بطاطس وجزر. وتأكد ألا يضاف سكر. بدون كسكس أو خبز أو أرز.
For Tajine Djej M'hammer, please omit potatoes and carrots. No added sugar. Serve without couscous, bread, or rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce, use of high-carb vegetables, traditional serving with couscous/bread. Restaurant portions of onions and tomatoes.
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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