Pollo Guisado
Stewed Chicken (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, or carrots. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory stew made with chicken pieces, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, slow-cooked in a rich broth. Modified to exclude starchy vegetables like potatoes and yuca, and without added sugars. Served as a main course.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), bell peppers (red, green), onions, garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, olive oil, herbs (cilantro, bay leaf), spices (cumin, oregano).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, or carrots. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Request a side of avocado or green salad instead of rice or plantains.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pollo Guisado, por favor. Sin papas, yuca ni zanahorias. ¿Me confirma que la salsa no tiene azúcar? ¿Puedo pedir aguacate o ensalada verde en vez de arroz o plátanos?
Pollo Guisado, please. No potatoes, yuca, or carrots. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Can I have avocado or a green salad instead of rice or plantains?
Watch out for
Added sugar in tomato paste/sauce, starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots) if not explicitly removed, thickeners in sauce.
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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