Chicharrones de Pollo (Estilo Keto)
Crispy Fried Chicken Chunks (Keto Style)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
Crispy, succulent pieces of chicken, deep-fried until golden brown, typically seasoned with garlic, lime, and local spices. This keto version ensures no flour or cornstarch breading is used, relying on the natural crispiness of well-fried chicken skin and meat. Often served as a 'boca' (appetizer).
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs or breast (cut into chunks), garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin, neutral frying oil (e.g., canola, soybean, or lard).
Optional tweaks
Explicitly request no breading (sin empanizar). Ask if it's fried in a separate fryer from breaded items if cross-contamination is a concern. Request pico de gallo or a simple green salad as a side instead of starchy options.
Watch out for
Pre-marinated chicken containing sugar, breading/flour coating, high-carb dipping sauces. Restaurant frying oils can be less healthy but typically not high-carb unless from breaded items.
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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