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Spinach with Peanut Sauce and Dried Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: ensure peanut butter used is 100% unsweetened with no added sugar. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Kenyan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory dish featuring fresh spinach cooked in a creamy, spiced peanut sauce, served with rehydrated and shredded dried chicken. The peanut sauce provides healthy fats, and the dried chicken offers an intense, concentrated flavor. This combination is naturally keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Spinach, dried chicken, unsweetened peanut butter, coconut milk, onion, garlic, ginger, chili, cooking oil, spices, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure peanut butter used is 100% unsweetened with no added sugar. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
Sugary peanut butter (very common in restaurants), flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in spice blends, over-reliance on coconut milk with added sugars.
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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