Pollo Guisado (sin Arroz ni Papas/Víveres)
Dominican Braised Chicken Stew (without Rice or Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, ñame, or other root vegetables in the stew. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) braised in a rich, savory sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, and olives. A deeply flavorful stew that can be made keto by omitting traditional starchy additions.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, tomato paste/sauce, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, olives, olive oil, chicken broth, oregano, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, ñame, or other root vegetables in the stew. Omit rice, beans, or any other starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pollo Guisado, por favor, pero sin víveres: no papas, yuca, yautía, auyama ni plátanos. ¿Puede ser con una ensalada pequeña?
Pollo Guisado, 'sin víveres' please: no potatoes, yuca, yautía, auyama, or plantains. Can I have a side salad?
Watch out for
Rice, potatoes, yuca, plantains, hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made sauces, flour/cornstarch thickeners used to thicken the sauce.
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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