Pollo Guisado (Stewed Chicken with Avocado & Greens)
Stewed Chicken with Avocado and Green Salad
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) stewed in a rich, savory sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, and traditional Dominican herbs. Traditionally served with rice and beans, this keto version replaces the starchy sides with fresh sliced avocado and a simple green salad (lettuce, cucumber, tomato) with oil and vinegar dressing.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs, olive oil, red onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, chicken broth, cilantro, oregano, salt, black pepper, avocado, mixed green lettuce, cucumber, tomato, olive oil, white vinegar.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no beans, and no plantains. Ensure the green salad comes with an oil and vinegar dressing on the side or is plain. Confirm no sugar is added to the stew base.
Watch out for
Tomato paste (can contain added sugar), small amounts of sugar sometimes added by chefs to caramelize onions or balance acidity, large portions of tomato and onion in the stew base, sugary salad dressings.
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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