Jocón de Pollo (Green Chicken Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Traditional Guatemalan Green Chicken Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no masa or bread for thickening. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and tangy green chicken stew, also a national dish. The sauce is made from tomatillos, cilantro, green chiles, and sometimes sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds. Traditionally thickened with a small amount of masa or bread, and often includes vegetables like güisquil. Served with rice and tortillas.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, tomatillos, cilantro, green chiles, green onions, garlic, optional: sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, chicken broth, cooking oil. Modified: only chayote (güisquil) as vegetable.
How to make it keto
Request no masa or bread for thickening. Ask to omit any starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, green beans, carrots). Explicitly ask to omit rice and tortillas. Focus on the chicken and the savory green sauce with some chayote if available.
Watch out for
Thickening agents (masa, bread, cornstarch), natural sugars from tomatillos/vegetables in larger quantities, served with rice/tortillas.
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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