Pollo Asado
Grilled Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no beans, and no plantains. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
Succulent chicken, often a half or quarter chicken, marinated and grilled to perfection, usually with the skin on for extra flavor.
Key ingredients
Chicken (leg, thigh, breast, or half chicken), bitter orange or lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, oil for grilling/basting.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no beans, and no plantains. Ask for a simple side salad with oil and vinegar. Ensure the marinade does not contain sugar (some commercial marinades do).
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pollo Asado, sin arroz, frijoles ni plátanos. Con ensalada simple (aceite y vinagre). Por favor, que la marinada no lleve azúcar.
Pollo Asado: no rice, beans, or plantains. Side salad with oil and vinegar. Please check the marinade has no sugar.
Watch out for
Marinades (sugar), high-carb side dishes, sugary salad dressings.
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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