Fricase de Pollo (Keto)
Cuban Chicken Fricassee (no potatoes/starchy vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, no carrots, and no peas. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cuban food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful Cuban chicken stew, featuring chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and sometimes olives. Modified to exclude high-carb ingredients.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs/drumsticks), olive oil, bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomato sauce/paste, dry white wine or sour orange juice, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, olives (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, no carrots, and no peas. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour or cornstarch and has no added sugar. Ask for a side of plain low-carb vegetables instead of rice.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Fricase de Pollo, por favor sin papas, zanahorias ni guisantes. ¿La salsa no lleva harina, almidón ni azúcar? Me gustaría vegetales bajos en carbohidratos en vez de arroz.
For the Fricase de Pollo, please no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Is the sauce free of flour/cornstarch/sugar? I'd like plain low-carb veggies instead of rice.
Watch out for
Sauce thickened with flour or cornstarch. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce or wine. High-carb vegetables like potatoes and carrots are common additions. High-carb sides are standard.
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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