Pollo al Ajillo (Sin Arroz)
Garlic Chicken (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no rice, no beans, and no starchy sides. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) marinated with garlic, lime, and Dominican spices, then pan-fried or baked until golden and cooked through. It develops a rich garlicky sauce. For keto, it is served without its usual side of rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, garlic, lime juice, oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, bell peppers, onions (optional).
How to make it keto
Strictly request no rice, no beans, and no starchy sides. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce and no sugary marinades are applied (uncommon but possible for this dish).
Watch out for
Flour to thicken sauce (less common but possible), sugary marinades (rare), and traditional high-carb sides (rice, plantains, yuca) which must be omitted.
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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