Coração de Frango Grelhado (Espetinho)
Grilled Chicken Hearts Skewers with Lemon and Keto Chimichurri
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugary marinades on the hearts. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A popular Brazilian churrasco staple, tender chicken hearts grilled on skewers, often simply seasoned with salt and lemon. Served with a keto-friendly chimichurri sauce for added flavor and healthy fats.
Key ingredients
Chicken hearts, salt, lemon wedges, olive oil, parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes (for chimichurri).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugary marinades on the hearts. Request chimichurri sauce if available, confirming it's made without sugar (traditional chimichurri is keto-friendly). Serve without farofa or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Coração de Frango Grelhado, sem marinadas doces. Se tiver, quero molho chimichurri sem açúcar. Sirva sem farofa ou pão.
For the Coração de Frango Grelhado, no sugary marinades. If available, I'd like unsweetened chimichurri sauce. Serve without farofa or bread.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, non-keto chimichurri (if sugar is added), high-carb side dishes like farofa or vinaigrette (which sometimes contains sugar).
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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