Pollo Guisado (Muslos de Pollo Estofados sin Vegetales Amiláceos)
Keto Braised Chicken Thighs (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, yuca, or significant amounts of carrots in the stew. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Chicken thighs braised in a flavorful, aromatic sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. Modified to exclude potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables for a keto-friendly meal, served without rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred for fat), red bell peppers, green bell peppers, red onions, garlic, cilantro, Dominican oregano, lime juice, unsweetened tomato paste, olive oil, chicken broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, yuca, or significant amounts of carrots in the stew. Served without rice or other starchy sides.
Watch out for
Similar to Chivo Guisado: starchy root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, yuca, pumpkin) are common. Tomato paste can contain sugar; some chefs might add a pinch of sugar.
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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