How many calories in chicken tagine
A plate of chicken tagine has about 500 kcal, with 40 g of protein.
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A tagine is named after the clay pot with the cone shaped lid it cooks in. The best known is chicken with preserved lemon and green olives, cooked slowly with onion, ginger, saffron and olive oil.
A plate is 500 kcal, with 40 g of protein, 31 g of fat and 15 g of carbs. The chicken is the protein, the olive oil and the skin are most of the fat.
That's without the bread. In Morocco you eat it with your hand and a piece of khobz, so count the bread too.
Tips
- 1Use skinless chicken and less oil in the pot.
- 2Take one piece of bread, not half the basket.
- 3Add carrots or courgettes to the pot to make it go further.
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Questions
What is a tagine?
Both the clay pot with a cone shaped lid and the stew cooked in it.
Is chicken tagine high in protein?
Yes, about 40 g a plate.
How many calories in two plates of chicken tagine?
About 1,000 kcal, before the bread.
Does chicken tagine have carbs?
A little, about 15 g a plate from the onions and vegetables. The bread or couscous next to it brings the rest.
What are preserved lemons?
Lemons cured in salt and their own juice for weeks. They add a sour, salty taste and almost no calories.
