Mollejas de Pollo Fritas (Keto)
Crispy Fried Chicken Gizzards (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or breading is used for frying. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Puerto Rican dishes.
What it is
Chicken gizzards, meticulously cleaned, seasoned with salt and spices, and deep-fried until tender on the inside and deliciously crispy on the outside. A popular savory appetizer or snack, often served with a squeeze of lime.
Key ingredients
Chicken gizzards, cooking oil (e.g., olive oil, avocado oil), salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour or breading is used for frying. Request them fried simply in oil with salt and spices. Avoid any sweet dipping sauces or high-carb side dishes.
Watch out for
Flour/breading (the primary risk), sweet dipping sauces, high-carb side dishes (e.g., plantains, 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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