Gallina Rellena (Keto con Relleno de Carne y Vegetales)
Keto Stuffed Chicken with Meat and Vegetable Filling
Yes, with a tweak: request a keto-friendly stuffing made with ground meat, cheese, and low-carb vegetables, explicitly omitting bread, rice, or starchy root vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole chicken roasted or baked, traditionally stuffed. For keto, the stuffing is modified to include ground meat (pork/beef), cheese, and low-carb vegetables and herbs, instead of bread or rice. The chicken is basted in its own flavorful juices.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, ground pork or beef, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, olives, capers, cheese (e.g., cream cheese, cheddar), eggs, olive oil, spices (oregano, cumin), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request a keto-friendly stuffing made with ground meat, cheese, and low-carb vegetables, explicitly omitting bread, rice, or starchy root vegetables. Confirm no sugar in any marinades or basting sauces.
Watch out for
The traditional stuffing is highly carb-laden (bread, rice, root vegetables). Marinades or pan sauces might contain sugar. Ensure no starchy sides are served.
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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