Coxa e Sobrecoxa de Frango Assadas ou Grelhadas
Roasted or Grilled Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks
Yes, with a tweak: it is essential to confirm there are no sugary marinades, glazes, or breading used. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Flavorful dark meat chicken (thighs and drumsticks), typically marinated and then roasted or grilled to perfection, providing a richer fat content than breast meat.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs, drumsticks, olive oil, garlic, onion, lime juice, salt, pepper, herbs (e.g., oregano, parsley).
How to make it keto
It is essential to confirm there are no sugary marinades, glazes, or breading used. Request plain grilled or roasted chicken. Decline all carb-heavy sides such as rice, farofa, or any sweet sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O frango, por favor, sem marinadas, caldas doces ou panado. Pode ser grelhado ou assado simples. Sem arroz, farofa ou molhos doces.
Chicken: No sugary marinades, glazes, or breading. Plain grilled or roasted, please. No rice, farofa, or sweet sauces.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, sweet glazes, breading, carby side dishes.
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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