Keto Jocón de Pollo (sin espesantes ni guarniciones con almidón)
Keto Modified Chicken Stew in Green Tomatillo and Cilantro Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, no masa, no flour, or other starchy thickeners in the sauce. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant green chicken stew, made with a sauce of tomatillos, cilantro, pepitas, and green chiles. Modified by ensuring no bread or masa is used as a thickener and served without traditional starchy sides like rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/legs), tomatillos, cilantro, green chiles (serrano/jalapeño), pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, onion, garlic, chicken broth, olive oil/lard.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, no masa, no flour, or other starchy thickeners in the sauce. Confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added to the stew itself, and served without rice, beans, or tortillas.
Watch out for
Traditional thickeners (bread, masa), starchy vegetables, excessive ground seeds contributing to carbs, 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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