Pollo Guisado (Keto-Friendly)
Keto-Friendly Stewed Chicken (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sin papas, zanahorias, yuca o auyama' (without potatoes, carrots, yuca, or squash). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (often thighs and drumsticks) browned and then stewed in a rich, aromatic Dominican sauce. The sauce features bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. This keto version requires omitting starchy root vegetables commonly added, such as potatoes or carrots.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), bell peppers (green, red), onions, garlic, minimal tomatoes, cilantro, oregano, sour orange/lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sin papas, zanahorias, yuca o auyama' (without potatoes, carrots, yuca, or squash). Confirm no sugar is added to the stew base or tomato paste.
Watch out for
Hidden starchy vegetables, thickeners in the sauce, added sugar in tomato paste/sauce base.
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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