Pechugas de Pollo Rellenas de Mariscos
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Seafood (without breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that no breadcrumbs, rice, or other starches are used in the seafood stuffing. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Puerto Rican dishes.
What it is
Tender chicken breast pounded thin and rolled around a savory filling of mixed seafood (such as shrimp and crab meat), seasoned with garlic, herbs, and bell peppers. Baked or pan-seared, and often finished with a light, unthickened sauce. This dish is prepared without breadcrumbs in the stuffing for keto compliance.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, shrimp, crab meat, bell peppers (red, green), onion, garlic, olive oil, white wine (optional), chicken broth, cilantro, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm that no breadcrumbs, rice, or other starches are used in the seafood stuffing. Ensure any accompanying sauce is sugar-free and not thickened with flour or cornstarch. Request keto-friendly side dishes.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or rice in the stuffing, sugar in sauces, flour/cornstarch thickeners in sauces, high-carb side dishes.
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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