Jocón de Pollo (Green Tomatillo Chicken Stew)
Green Tomatillo Chicken Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request without rice and tortillas. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant green chicken stew featuring a sauce made from tomatillos, cilantro, and green chiles. It's lighter in texture than Pepián but equally rich in flavor. Typically served with rice and tortillas.
Key ingredients
Chicken (often thigh/leg), tomatillos, cilantro, green chiles (serrano/jalapeño), onion, garlic, chicken broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request without rice and tortillas. Confirm no corn masa or other starchy thickeners are used in the sauce.
Watch out for
Potential use of corn masa as a thickener, added sugar for acidity balance, high-carb side dishes.
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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