Fajitas de Pollo (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Fajitas (No Tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no tortillas (corn or flour), rice, or beans. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Sizzling strips of grilled chicken breast (or beef) marinated in classic fajita spices, served with sautéed bell peppers and onions. This keto version is served without tortillas, rice, or beans. It can be accompanied by fresh guacamole and sour cream, making for a flavorful and satisfying low-carb meal.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast (or beef steak), bell peppers (various colors), onions, fajita seasoning (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper), cooking oil. Optional sides: guacamole, sour cream, salsa (sugar-free).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no tortillas (corn or flour), rice, or beans. Confirm seasoning blend is sugar-free. Request extra guacamole and sour cream.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Las Fajitas de Pollo, por favor, sin tortillas de ningún tipo, arroz ni frijoles. ¿El sazonador no lleva azúcar? Me gustaría extra guacamole y crema agria.
For the Fajitas de Pollo, absolutely no tortillas, rice, or beans. Confirm sugar-free seasoning. Please add extra guacamole and sour cream.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in fajita seasoning or marinade, sweetened salsa, accidental tortillas or starchy sides.
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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