Pepián de Pollo (Keto-style)
Hearty Keto Chicken Pepián Stew (No Carb Thickeners or Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no corn masa or bread for thickening. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory chicken stew, a national dish of Guatemala, prepared keto-style. Chicken pieces are simmered in a complex sauce made from roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, various chiles (guajillo, pasilla), and a blend of spices. For the keto version, the traditional thickening agents like bread or corn masa are omitted or replaced with minimal seed thickeners and puréed vegetables, focusing on the deep, robust flavors of the spices and chicken. Served without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Chicken, roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, guajillo chiles, pasilla chiles, spices
How to make it keto
Request no corn masa or bread for thickening. Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. Explicitly ask for no rice or tortillas on the side. Emphasize light use of seeds for thickening, if any.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in restaurant sauces. Higher carb load from puréed tomatoes, tomatillos, and onions used in the sauce base. Seeds, even minimal, contribute carbs. Traditional recipes almost always contain starchy thickeners and are served with rice/tortillas.
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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