Jocón de Pollo (Keto Green Chicken Stew, No Rice/Tortillas)
Traditional Green Chicken Jocón Stew (Keto Version)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice or tortillas. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A distinctive green chicken stew, a Guatemalan classic, brightened by tomatillos and cilantro, thickened with ground seeds (sesame, pepitas) and sometimes bread or tortillas (in traditional recipes). It often includes some green vegetables like güisquil (chayote) and green beans.
Key ingredients
Chicken (bone-in pieces), tomatillos, cilantro, sesame seeds, pepitas, onion, garlic, jalapeño or serrano chiles, chicken broth, cooking oil, güisquil (chayote), green beans.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no rice or tortillas. Confirm no bread or tortillas were used as thickeners in the sauce. Ask for omission of starchy vegetables like potatoes, if present.
Watch out for
Seeds for thickening, tomatillos, güisquil (chayote), green beans, potential use of bread/tortillas as thickeners (confirm omission!), hidden sugars in the sauce.
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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