Pollo al Mojo de Ajo (Keto, sin Arroz ni Tortillas)
Garlic Butter Chicken (Keto, no Rice or Tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: specify no rice, no beans, and no tortillas. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces (often breast or thigh) pan-seared or grilled and then bathed in a rich, aromatic sauce made primarily from butter and generous amounts of minced garlic. Served simply, often with a wedge of lime, without starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Chicken (breast or thigh), butter, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, black pepper, parsley or cilantro (for garnish).
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify no rice, no beans, and no tortillas. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the 'mojo' sauce. Ask for extra lime wedges. A side of sautéed greens like spinach or asparagus would complement it well.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a small amount of sugar to balance flavors in sauces, or a minimal amount of flour as a thickener (less common for mojo de ajo but worth asking). Natural carbs from garlic are minimal but present.
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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