Empadão de Frango Low-Carb (com Recheio Cremoso de Frango e Crosta de Queijo/Amêndoas)
Low-Carb Chicken Pot Pie (with Creamy Chicken Filling and Cheese/Almond Crust)
Yes, with a tweak: requires a restaurant to specifically offer a low-carb crust. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, savory pie featuring a rich and creamy shredded chicken filling, all encased in a specially prepared low-carb crust made from cheese and/or almond flour. This is a keto adaptation of a beloved Brazilian comfort food, omitting the traditional wheat flour crust.
Key ingredients
Shredded chicken, heavy cream, cream cheese, onion, garlic, olive oil, spices (paprika, cumin), cheddar cheese, almond flour, egg, butter (for crust and filling).
How to make it keto
Requires a restaurant to specifically offer a low-carb crust. Verify no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener in the filling. Ensure no added sugar in the filling or crust.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Este Empadão de Frango é realmente low-carb? Preciso confirmar que não há farinha ou amido no recheio, e sem açúcar adicionado no recheio ou na crosta.
Is this Empadão de Frango truly low-carb? I need to confirm no flour or cornstarch in the filling, and no added sugar in the filling or crust.
Watch out for
The main risk is the crust (if not genuinely low-carb). Filling could have hidden sugars or starches. If made with vegetables, ensuring they are low-carb.
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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