Arroz con Pollo (Keto con Coliflor)
Keto Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request riced cauliflower instead of white rice. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Costa Rican dish re-imagined for keto. Shredded chicken cooked with bell peppers, onions, garlic, culantro, and spices, mixed with riced cauliflower instead of traditional white rice. Minimal carrots and peas are used for color, or omitted entirely.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thighs, riced cauliflower, bell peppers, onions, garlic, culantro, azafrán (for color), chicken broth, olive oil. (Minimal or no carrots/peas).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request riced cauliflower instead of white rice. Ensure very minimal or no carrots/peas. Confirm no sugar in any pre-made sauces or broth.
Watch out for
Traditional recipe is fundamentally rice-based, with peas and carrots. Hidden sugars in pre-made sauces or broths. Availability of cauliflower rice may vary.
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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