Pollo al Ajillo
Garlic Chicken (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or bread. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pan-fried or stewed chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) cooked in abundant olive oil with generous amounts of garlic, fresh parsley, and sometimes a splash of dry white wine. Traditionally served with potatoes, it is easily modified for keto by requesting it with a side green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, olive oil, garlic, white wine (optional), fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, served with a green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion) or steamed broccoli/green beans.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or bread. Confirm no flour or sugar in the sauce. Ask for a side salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing, or steamed low-carb vegetables instead of starchy sides.
Watch out for
Hidden flour as a thickener in the sauce, sugary additions to the sauce, and traditionally 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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