Jocón de Pollo (Green Chicken Stew, No Thickener)
Guatemalan Green Chicken Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no masa (corn dough), flour, or other starchy thickeners are used in the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A distinctive Guatemalan chicken stew known for its vibrant green color, derived from fresh tomatillos and cilantro. The rich sauce typically includes toasted sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), and often a corn masa (corn dough) thickener. For a keto version, the focus is on the flavorful chicken and the rich green sauce, strictly ensuring no starchy thickeners are used and omitting traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs/legs), tomatillos, cilantro, serrano chiles, onion, garlic, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), chicken broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no masa (corn dough), flour, or other starchy thickeners are used in the sauce. Request no rice and no tortillas.
Watch out for
Masa is a common thickener for Jocón and must be explicitly avoided. Hidden sugars in sauces. Cross-contamination from rice/tortillas on the serving plate.
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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