Pollo Guisado (Keto Modificado)
Keto Stewed Chicken with Peppers and Olives
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or peas. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chicken pieces stewed in a rich tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olives, specifically prepared without starchy root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, tomato sauce (sugar-free preferred), bell peppers, onions, garlic, olives, olive oil, sofrito (ensure no potato/root veg), chicken broth, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Ask for a side of avocado or steamed/sautéed non-starchy vegetables. Confirm tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pollo Guisado, por favor, sin papas, zanahorias ni guisantes. ¿Puede ser con aguacate o vegetales al vapor/salteados? Confirme que la salsa de tomate no tiene azúcar.
The Pollo Guisado, please, no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Can I have avocado or steamed/sautéed non-starchy vegetables? Confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce can contain high sugar. Restaurants often include potatoes, carrots, or peas. Pre-made sofrito might contain starchy elements.
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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