Keto Pepián de Pollo (Sin Papa)
Chicken Pepián with Low-Carb Vegetables (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (papa), no masa or other starchy thickeners. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, flavorful stew of chicken simmered in a thick sauce made from roasted seeds (sesame, pumpkin), tomatoes, tomatillos, and a blend of chilies and spices. Modified to omit potatoes and reduce higher-carb vegetables like güisquil, focusing on chicken and a savory, moderately dense sauce. Ask for no thickeners like masa.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thigh or leg), tomatoes, tomatillos, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, chili peppers (guajillo, ancho), cilantro, onion, garlic, bell peppers, güisquil (chayote, reduced), green beans (reduced), chicken broth, lard/oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (papa), no masa or other starchy thickeners. Ask for extra bell peppers or zucchini instead of güisquil/green beans if available. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes (if not omitted), excessive güisquil/green beans, masa/cornstarch thickeners, hidden sugars in tomato sauce or spice blends, excessive tomatillos.
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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