Gallina en Salsa de Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Chicken in Tomato Sauce (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure tomato sauce used has no added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Chicken pieces (often thighs and drumsticks for flavor) slow-cooked in a vibrant, savory tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Modified to be keto by using unsweetened tomato products and avoiding starches.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, unsweetened crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce, onions, bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, cilantro, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure tomato sauce used has no added sugar. Request no flour or cornstarch for thickening. Confirm no starchy vegetables are added to the stew or served on the side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce, flour/starch used as thickener for the sauce, high-carb vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, corn) often included in such stews.
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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