Coração de Frango Grelhado (Espetinhos) com Molho Picante Keto
Grilled Chicken Hearts Skewers with Keto Spicy Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Popular at Brazilian churrascarias and casual eateries, these are tender chicken hearts grilled on skewers, often simply seasoned with salt. Served with a keto-friendly spicy dipping sauce (e.g., made from chili peppers, olive oil, and vinegar) instead of traditional sugary options. They are rich in flavor and nutrients.
Key ingredients
Chicken hearts, salt, olive oil, red chili peppers, white vinegar, garlic, cilantro.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary marinades on the chicken hearts. Ensure dipping sauce is sugar-free and free of cornstarch thickeners. Ask for no farofa or bread accompaniment.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Coração de Frango, por favor, confirmo que não tem marinada açucarada? O molho picante deve ser sem açúcar e sem amido de milho. Sem farofa ou pão.
For the Coração de Frango, please confirm no sugary marinade. The dipping sauce must be sugar-free and without cornstarch. No farofa or bread.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades. Sweet chili sauces. Cross-contamination with other carb-heavy skewers.
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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