Espetinhos de Coração de Frango
Grilled Chicken Heart Skewers
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Popular Brazilian barbecue skewers featuring marinated and grilled chicken hearts. These are naturally keto-friendly, savory, and a common appetizer or snack at churrascarias and street food stalls.
Key ingredients
Chicken hearts, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, oregano.
Optional tweaks
Confirm there is no sugary marinade or basting sauce used. Request plain grilled hearts if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem marinados açucarados. Temperar só com sal e sem molhos que contenham açúcar.
Please ensure no sugary marinades are used. Season only with salt, and no accompanying sauces with sugar.
Watch out for
Some marinades can contain sugar, or they might be basted with sugary sauces during grilling.
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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