Churrasco Chapín (Grilled Meats with Keto Sides)
Guatemalan Mixed Grill Platter with Avocado and Chirmol
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no beans, no tortillas, no plantains. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty platter of various grilled meats, typically featuring steak, chorizo, and chicken, seasoned and cooked over an open flame. Modified by substituting traditional carb-heavy sides (rice, beans, tortillas, plantains) with generous portions of avocado, chirmol (roasted tomato salsa), and a simple green salad.
Key ingredients
Skirt steak, chicken breast/thigh, chorizo sausage, avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, cooking oil, salt, pepper, lettuce (for salad).
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no beans, no tortillas, no plantains. Ask for extra avocado, chirmol, and a plain green salad with oil and vinegar dressing only. Confirm marinades for meats do not contain added sugar.
Watch out for
All standard side dishes are high-carb. Marinades for meats or chorizo might contain sugar. Some chirmol recipes can have 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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