Keto Pepián de Pollo (No Starches)
Keto Chicken Stew with Roasted Seeds and Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no masa (corn flour) or bread as thickeners. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and complex stew featuring chicken in a dark, flavorful sauce made from roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, and a blend of ground seeds (pepitas, sesame). Traditionally thickened with masa and may include potatoes. Must be requested without masa/starch and potatoes.
Key ingredients
Chicken, tomatoes, tomatillos, güisquil (chayote), ejotes (green beans), bell peppers, onion, garlic, various chiles (guajillo, pasilla, ancho), pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, cooking oil, spices (cinnamon, cloves, pepper).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no masa (corn flour) or bread as thickeners. Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are included. Ask for extra non-starchy vegetables like chayote or green beans.
Watch out for
Traditional thickening with masa (corn flour) or bread, inclusion of potatoes/carrots/peas, hidden sugars in the complex sauce base, large portions of tomato/tomatillo.
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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