Seco de Gallina Criolla (Keto Modificado)
Free-Range Chicken Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no potatoes, no yuca, no plantains. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful stew made with tender free-range chicken, slow-cooked in a rich sauce of onions, tomatoes, peppers, and aromatic spices. Served without traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Free-range chicken, red onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, achiote, cilantro, chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no potatoes, no yuca, no plantains. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener, and no sugar is added to the sauce.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with rice and plantains. Sauce may contain hidden sugars or flour/starch thickeners in restaurant settings.
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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