Pepper Chicken
Trinidadian Pepper Chicken (No Rice or Noodles)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Trinidadian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Cubed chicken stir-fried with a generous amount of various bell peppers, onions, garlic, and hot pepper, seasoned with soy sauce (keto-friendly alternative) and traditional Trinidadian spices. A vibrant and spicy dish served without high-carb fillers.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or thigh (cubed), bell peppers (red, green, yellow), onions, garlic, ginger, pimento peppers, hot pepper, chive, scallions, cilantro, soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos), cooking oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. Request tamari or coconut aminos instead of regular soy sauce if available. Confirm no starch thickeners. Served without rice or noodles.
Watch out for
Sugar in standard soy sauce, sweet chili sauce (if used), or other commercial sauces. Cornstarch for thickening. Bell peppers contribute some carbs.
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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