Aganyin Pepper Sauce with Grilled Chicken
Aganyin-Style Pepper Sauce with Grilled Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no beans (ewa) or plantain. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, spicy, and deep-red pepper sauce, traditionally served with mashed beans (Ewa Aganyin). For a keto version, this intense and flavorful sauce, made from bell peppers, onions, scotch bonnets, and generous red palm oil, is paired with a generous portion of grilled chicken, ensuring no beans or other carb-heavy elements are served.
Key ingredients
Grilled chicken, red bell peppers, red onion, scotch bonnet peppers, red palm oil, smoked fish (optional, for flavor), seasoning cubes (keto-friendly), salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no beans (ewa) or plantain. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Request grilling of chicken with minimal oil or healthy fats.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning cubes, large quantities of onions/bell peppers can increase carb count. Some restaurants may thicken with flour.
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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