Pollo Guisado (Keto Braised Chicken)
Braised Chicken (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no beans, and no plantains. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces (typically bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks) braised in a rich and savory tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and aromatic Dominican herbs. Modified to be served without its traditional high-carb rice and beans accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, tomato paste/sauce, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, oregano, chicken broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no beans, and no plantains. Ask to verify no sugar is added to the sauce base (sazón/sofrito) and no thickening agents (e.g., cornstarch). Request extra avocado or a simple green salad as a side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the tomato sauce base (common in commercial sazón or sofrito blends), direct sugar addition by some restaurants, thickening agents like cornstarch or potato starch, cross-contamination from carb-heavy shared cooking surfaces.
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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