Gallina Rellena (Keto con Relleno de Carne y Queso)
Stuffed Chicken (Keto-Modified with Meat and Cheese Stuffing)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially confirm the stuffing contains no bread, rice, or starchy vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole flavorful chicken (gallina) traditionally roasted, but here stuffed with a savory and rich keto-friendly mixture of ground meat (beef or pork), melted cheese, bell peppers, onions, and aromatic herbs. The stuffing is prepared strictly without bread crumbs, rice, or starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken (gallina), ground beef or pork, mozzarella or cheddar cheese, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, oregano, cilantro, chicken broth, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially confirm the stuffing contains no bread, rice, or starchy vegetables. Request no sugary glazes on the chicken skin during roasting.
Watch out for
Traditional stuffings often contain high-carb ingredients (bread, rice, root vegetables), sugary glazes for roasting, high-carb side dishes served by default.
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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