Ensalada de Pollo (Keto)
Creamy Shredded Chicken Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Venezuelan dishes.
What it is
A classic Venezuelan-style chicken salad made with shredded chicken breast or thigh, generously mixed with homemade mayonnaise, finely diced celery, bell peppers, and sometimes onions, seasoned with salt and pepper. Prepared without high-carb additions like potatoes, peas, or carrots, making it distinct from Reina Pepiada's simple chicken and avocado.
Key ingredients
Cooked shredded chicken, mayonnaise (full-fat), celery, red bell pepper, onion (optional), salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes, peas, or carrots are added. Confirm the mayonnaise is full-fat and without added sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes, peas, carrots (traditional additions), hidden sugars in commercial mayonnaise.
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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