Pollo en Escabeche (Sin Viandas)
Pickled Chicken (No Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request the chicken escabeche without any root vegetables (viandas) like yuca, malanga, or potato. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Cold, marinated chicken cooked and then steeped in a tangy vinegar-based sauce with sautéed onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Traditionally served with root vegetables, but modified to omit them for keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (often shredded breast or thigh), olive oil, white vinegar, onions, bell peppers, garlic, bay leaves, olives, capers, salt, pepper, oregano.
How to make it keto
Request the chicken escabeche without any root vegetables (viandas) like yuca, malanga, or potato. Confirm no added sugars in the marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pollo en Escabeche, por favor, ¿me confirma que el marinado no lleva azúcar añadida?
Pollo en Escabeche: Please confirm no added sugar in the marinade.
Watch out for
Root vegetables being served with it, sugar added to the escabeche marinade.
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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