Mollejas de Pollo en Salsa (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Gizzards in Sauce (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request the sauce be prepared without sugar, flour, or other thickeners. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chicken gizzards slow-cooked in a rich, savory Costa Rican-style sauce, typically tomato-based with aromatic vegetables and herbs. Modified to be keto-friendly by ensuring no sugar or flour is used in the sauce and served without rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Chicken gizzards, olive oil, onions, red bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, tomatoes, chicken broth, Lizano sauce (sugar-free version or minimal quantity), salt, pepper, cumin, achiote for color.
How to make it keto
Request the sauce be prepared without sugar, flour, or other thickeners. Verify no starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots) are heavily used in the sauce. Serve with a green salad or sautéed keto vegetables instead of rice or plantains.
Watch out for
Traditional sauces may contain added sugar, flour thickeners, or high-carb vegetables like carrots or peas. Lizano sauce can contain sugar; confirm a low-sugar version or ask for very little.
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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