Pollo Guisado (con Ensalada Simple)
Dominican Stewed Chicken with Simple Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or carrots in the stew. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Juicy chicken pieces (typically bone-in, skin-on) stewed in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce, prepared with a classic Dominican sofrito and a touch of sour orange. Modified to exclude starchy vegetables and served with a simple green salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, oil/vinegar).
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), olive oil, onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, tomato paste, bitter orange/lime juice, broth, Dominican seasoning, simple green salad.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or carrots in the stew. Confirm no flour/cornstarch thickeners. Omit all traditional starchy sides (rice, beans). Request a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots (common additions, must omit), sauce thickeners, hidden sugar in tomato paste/canned sauces, high quantity of onions/peppers, traditional high-carb sides.
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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