Pepián de Pollo (Chicken Stew without Traditional Thickener)
Roasted Seed and Chili Chicken Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request the Pepián de Pollo served with chicken and its rich, flavorful sauce, explicitly asking for no corn masa, bread, or other traditional thickeners. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A revered national dish, this rich and complex chicken stew is made with a blend of roasted seeds (sesame, pumpkin), dried chiles, tomatoes, and tomatillos. Modified by omitting the traditional corn masa or bread thickener.
Key ingredients
Chicken, roasted seeds (sesame, pepitas), dried chiles (guaque, pasilla), tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic, onion, cilantro, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request the Pepián de Pollo served with chicken and its rich, flavorful sauce, explicitly asking for no corn masa, bread, or other traditional thickeners. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Serve with a side of avocado or a green salad instead of rice.
Watch out for
Traditional thickeners (corn masa, bread); potential for high-carb vegetables; hidden sugars in the sauce due to the quantity of tomatoes/tomatillos and chef's discretion.
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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