Poulet aux Olives et Citron Confit
Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables if they are typically served with the dish. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces, typically bone-in, braised slowly in an aromatic sauce featuring briny green olives, tangy preserved lemons, fragrant saffron, and traditional Tunisian spices. A rich and savory dish.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs or drumsticks), green olives, preserved lemons, onions, garlic, olive oil, saffron, ginger, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables if they are typically served with the dish. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، قدمه بدون بطاطس أو خضروات نشوية إذا كانت تقدم عادة. وتأكد من عدم إضافة سكر للصلصة.
Please serve without potatoes or starchy vegetables, if typically included. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce.
Watch out for
Often served with potatoes or couscous (must be omitted). Preserved lemons can have minimal residual sugar. Ensure no hidden sugars in the braising liquid.
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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