Sajta de Pollo (Keto-Modified)
Chicken in Yellow Aji Sauce (Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request without chuño, potatoes, or peas. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bolivian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chicken pieces (often thighs and legs) simmered in a vibrant, creamy yellow aji sauce. The keto version emphasizes the rich chicken and flavorful sauce, foregoing the usual potato, chuño, and sometimes breadcrumbs.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/legs), aji amarillo, onions, garlic, chicken broth, vegetable oil, cheese (optional, for creaminess), spices (cumin, salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
Request without chuño, potatoes, or peas. Ensure the sauce is made without breadcrumbs or starchy thickeners. Opt for a side of steamed non-starchy vegetables or a green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Sajta de Pollo, por favor, sin chuño, papas ni arvejas. Que la salsa no lleve pan rallado ni espesantes. Pido vegetales al vapor o una ensalada verde.
Sajta de Pollo, please omit chuño, potatoes, and peas. Ensure the sauce has no breadcrumbs or starchy thickeners. I'd like steamed non-starchy vegetables or a green salad.
Watch out for
Hidden breadcrumbs or starch thickeners in the sauce, small amounts of potato/peas if not explicitly omitted, potential for added 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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