Pollo a la Portuguesa con Vegetales Keto
Portuguese-Style Chicken Stew with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, high-carb carrots (excessive), or peas are included. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Paraguayan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) slow-cooked in a vibrant tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and black olives. Modified to include only keto-friendly vegetables and omit starches.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), canned crushed tomatoes or fresh diced tomatoes, bell peppers (red, green), onions, garlic, black olives, olive oil, dry white wine (optional, low carb), chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, paprika, dried oregano.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, high-carb carrots (excessive), or peas are included. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce and no sugar is added to the tomato base. Served without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Inclusion of high-carb vegetables, flour/starch as a thickener, added sugar in tomato products or seasoning, and serving with high-carb 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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