Pechuga a la Plancha (Modificada)
Grilled Chicken Breast (Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request plain grilled chicken breast, free of any sugary marinades or sauces. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A straightforward grilled chicken breast, a common staple in Colombian cuisine, customized for keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, salt, pepper. Cooked on a griddle with butter or oil.
How to make it keto
Request plain grilled chicken breast, free of any sugary marinades or sauces. Omit all starchy sides (rice, potatoes, plantains, arepa). If a side salad is offered, request it with simple oil and vinegar dressing, no sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Pechuga a la Plancha, a la parrilla sin marinado ni salsas azucaradas. Omita arroz, papas, plátanos, arepa. Si trae ensalada, con aceite y vinagre, sin azúcar.
Pechuga a la Plancha, plain grilled, no sugary marinades or sauces. Omit rice, potatoes, plantains, arepa. If a salad, oil and vinegar, no sugar.
Watch out for
Marinades for chicken (often contain sugar). Sugary salad dressings. High-carb cooking oils.
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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