Chicharrón de Pollo (Keto Modificado, Sin Apanado)
Crispy Fried Chicken Pieces (Keto Modified, No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure chicken is cooked without any flour, cornstarch, or breading. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
Crispy chicken pieces, marinated in Peruvian spices like garlic, lime, and cumin, then deep-fried without any flour or breading. This results in naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly succulent chicken. Served with a side of fresh salsa criolla (red onion, ají limo, lime, cilantro) and a simple green salad.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on preferred), lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil or lard), red onion, ají limo, cilantro, olive oil, mixed greens.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure chicken is cooked without any flour, cornstarch, or breading. Confirm cooking oil is a standard vegetable oil or lard, not a trans-fat oil. Request no high-carb sides such as yuca, potatoes, or rice; ask for extra salsa criolla or a side salad instead.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades, flour/cornstarch used in seasoning blends or for 'light' breading, high-carb sides served by default (potatoes, yuca).
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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