Pollo Guisado Keto (sin tubérculos ni arroz)
Keto Dominican Braised Chicken (no root vegetables or rice)
Yes, with a tweak: specify 'sin papas, sin zanahorias, sin yuca, sin yautía' (no potatoes, carrots, yuca, yautía) and 'sin arroz' (no rice). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces braised in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with sofrito (onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro) and Dominican spices. Modified to omit all starchy root vegetables and served without rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs, drumsticks), olive oil, sofrito (onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro), tomato paste/sauce, oregano, lime juice, olives (optional), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify 'sin papas, sin zanahorias, sin yuca, sin yautía' (no potatoes, carrots, yuca, yautía) and 'sin arroz' (no rice). Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional inclusion of root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, yuca, yautía), often served with rice. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce or sofrito.
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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