Pollo a la Plancha / Carne Asada (Grilled Chicken/Steak with Keto Sides)
Grilled Chicken or Steak with Keto-Friendly Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request meat to be grilled with only salt and pepper. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A straightforward and popular dish featuring plain grilled chicken breast (pollo a la plancha) or steak (carne asada), seasoned simply. Often served with rice, beans, and tortillas, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or beef steak, cooking oil, salt, pepper. Optional: side of mixed greens, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request meat to be grilled with only salt and pepper. Explicitly ask to omit rice, beans, and tortillas. Substitute with a side salad (oil and vinegar dressing) or steamed/grilled low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, asparagus, chayote) without high-carb sauces.
Watch out for
Marinades often contain sugar or fruit juice. Cross-contamination with starchy sides on the grill. Standard high-carb side dishes (rice, beans, plantains, corn). Salad dressings can be sugary.
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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