Escabeche de Pollo (Keto)
Pickled Chicken (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar in the pickling liquid or sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Venezuelan dishes.
What it is
Chicken pieces (often thighs or drumsticks) slowly cooked and marinated in a tangy, savory vinegar-based sauce with onions, bell peppers, and garlic. A refreshing dish often served cold or at room temperature.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, olive oil, white vinegar, onions, bell peppers, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar in the pickling liquid or sauce. Confirm no starchy thickeners are used. Request no or minimal carrots, as they are often included in traditional versions.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the pickling liquid, significant quantities of high-carb vegetables (like carrots), flour/cornstarch thickeners.
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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