Pollo al Limón
Lemon Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: verify the sauce is free of added sugar or flour/cornstarch thickeners. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Argentinian dishes.
What it is
Chicken pieces (often breast or thigh) pan-seared or roasted and served with a tangy and rich lemon sauce. The sauce typically involves lemon juice, butter, and sometimes cream or white wine.
Key ingredients
Chicken (breast or thigh), fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, olive oil, heavy cream (optional), chicken broth, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (e.g., parsley).
How to make it keto
Verify the sauce is free of added sugar or flour/cornstarch thickeners. Request cream-based or butter-based sauce, not honey-lemon or heavily sugared versions.
Watch out for
Sugar in lemon sauces, flour as a thickener, or sugary marinades.
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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