Jocón de Gallina (Green Chicken Stew, No Sides)
Keto Guatemalan Green Chicken Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread, tortilla, or corn masa as a thickener. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant green chicken stew characteristic of Quetzaltenango, made with chicken simmered in a sauce of tomatillos, cilantro, miltomate (small green tomato), and often some bread or tortilla as a thickener. Modified to omit all high-carb thickeners and served without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs/legs), tomatillos, miltomate, cilantro, onion, garlic, green chiles (e.g., serrano), chicken broth, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no bread, tortilla, or corn masa as a thickener. Ensure the sauce is naturally thickened by the reduced vegetables. Served without rice, tortillas, or bread.
Watch out for
Bread/tortilla/masa used as a thickener, hidden sugars in broth.
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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