Pollo Asado (con ensalada verde)
Grilled Chicken with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: omit rice, beans, and tortillas. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Marinated and grilled chicken, often a whole or half chicken, seasoned with achiote, lime, garlic, and spices. Modified to be served with a simple green salad or non-starchy vegetables instead of traditional rice, beans, and tortillas.
Key ingredients
Chicken, lime juice, achiote, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cooking oil, mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Omit rice, beans, and tortillas. Request a side of plain green salad or grilled non-starchy vegetables. Confirm no sugar in the marinade.
Watch out for
Marinades might contain sugar. Side salads can come with high-carb dressings. Watch out for starchy vegetable sides.
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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