Coração de Galinha Acebolado com Jiló Refogado (Keto)
Chicken Hearts with Onions and Sautéed Jiló (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chicken hearts sautéed with abundant onions until caramelized, served with bitter-sweet jiló (African eggplant) refogado. A popular petisco (appetizer) or main dish.
Key ingredients
Chicken hearts, yellow onions, jiló, olive oil or butter, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request onions to be sautéed until translucent, not heavily caramelized with added sugar. Ensure jiló is prepared simply with garlic and oil, avoiding high-carb additions.
Watch out for
Caramelized onions can have high sugar content if prepared with added sugar. Jiló has moderate carbs, so monitor portion size.
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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