Pollo a la Brasa
Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY NO french fries, NO rice, and NO coleslaw or sugary salad dressing. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
Peru's famous charcoal-roasted chicken, marinated in a special blend of spices, cumin, aji panca, and herbs, resulting in a distinctively flavorful and crispy skin.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, various spices (cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder), aji panca, soy sauce, vinegar, beer (marinade), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY NO french fries, NO rice, and NO coleslaw or sugary salad dressing. Request a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar, or just the chicken plain.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Mi Pollo a la Brasa, sin papas fritas, arroz, ensalada de col ni aderezo dulce. Por favor, una ensalada verde simple con aceite y vinagre, o solo el pollo.
My Pollo a la Brasa, absolutely no fries, no rice, no coleslaw, and no sugary dressing. A simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar, or just the chicken plain.
Watch out for
Marinade often contains sugar, soy sauce (sugar), potential sugary dipping sauces served on the side.
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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