Ají de Gallina Keto (Estofado de Pollo con Salsa de Ají Amarillo y Coliflor)
Keto Chicken Stew with Aji Amarillo Sauce and Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, rice, or bread. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A creamy and subtly spicy chicken stew, prepared with tender shredded chicken in a vibrant sauce made from 'ají amarillo' (yellow chili), onions, garlic, and cream. In this keto version, the traditional potatoes are replaced with florets of cauliflower.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or thigh, ají amarillo paste, onion, garlic, heavy cream or coconut cream, olive oil, pecans or walnuts (for thickening, optional), cumin, salt, pepper, cauliflower florets.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes, rice, or bread. Ensure no flour or starchy thickeners are used in the sauce. Specify cauliflower as the accompanying vegetable.
Watch out for
Traditional potatoes/rice, bread thickeners, hidden sugars in ají amarillo paste (if store-bought) or sofrito, nuts for thickening (in large amounts).
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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