Pepián (Chicken Stew with Roasted Seed Sauce, No Thickener)
Chicken Stew with Roasted Seed Sauce and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no bread, tortillas, corn flour, or starchy vegetables (e.g., potato, güisquil/chayote) are used as thickeners or ingredients in the sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and complex stew featuring tender chicken pieces in a deeply flavored, earthy sauce made from roasted seeds (like pepitas and sesame), chiles, and tomatoes. Prepared without any high-carb thickeners or starchy vegetables, and served without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, tomatoes, tomatillos, guajillo chiles, pasilla chiles, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, cinnamon, cloves, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cooking oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no bread, tortillas, corn flour, or starchy vegetables (e.g., potato, güisquil/chayote) are used as thickeners or ingredients in the sauce. Omit all traditional high-carb sides like rice and tortillas.
Watch out for
Traditional Pepián often uses bread, tortillas, or corn flour as thickeners. Starchy vegetables are sometimes added. High quantities of seeds, chiles, and tomatoes contribute to total carbs.
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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