Pepián de Pollo (Keto Chicken Stew)
Keto Chicken Stew (Pepián Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no tortillas, and no potato or carrots. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and smoky traditional Guatemalan chicken stew, made with fire-roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, and a blend of spices. Modified to be keto by omitting starchy thickeners and serving without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs/legs), tomatoes, tomatillos, guajillo chiles, pasilla chiles, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, chicken broth, lard/oil, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no tortillas, and no potato or carrots. Confirm no cornstarch or flour is used as a thickener; the traditional thickening from seeds is keto-friendly.
Watch out for
Hidden cornstarch/flour thickeners, high-carb vegetables like potatoes/carrots if not explicitly omitted, possible added sugar in pre-made paste/sauces. Tomatoes and tomatillos contribute to carb count in large portions.
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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