Chicharrón de Pollo
Dominican Unbreaded Fried Chicken Pieces with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sin empanar' (without breading or flour coating). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Crispy and succulent pieces of chicken (usually bone-in dark meat) seasoned with traditional Dominican spices like oregano, garlic, and citrus, then deep-fried without a flour coating until golden brown. Served with low-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, wings), sour orange or lime juice, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil (for frying). Served with avocado and a green salad.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sin empanar' (without breading or flour coating). Request no starchy sides (tostones, yuca, papas fritas, rice); ask for avocado, green salad, or sautéed low-carb vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Hidden breading if not specified; default high-carb sides are common in restaurants.
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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