Filé de Frango Grelhado com Molho Cremoso de Queijo e Brócolis
Grilled Chicken Fillet with Creamy Cheese Sauce and Broccoli
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the creamy sauce contains no flour or cornstarch as thickeners. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A succulent grilled chicken fillet served with a rich and indulgent creamy cheese sauce (typically made with heavy cream, Parmesan, and/or cream cheese for a Brazilian touch). Accompanied by steamed or sautéed broccoli florets.
Key ingredients
Chicken fillet, heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, butter, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh broccoli florets.
How to make it keto
Ensure the creamy sauce contains no flour or cornstarch as thickeners. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Request extra sauce on the side and a generous portion of broccoli, avoiding any starchy accompaniments like rice or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Filé de Frango Grelhado, por favor, confirme que o molho não tem farinha, amido ou açúcar. Quero molho extra à parte, bastante brócolis, e sem arroz ou batata.
For the Filé de Frango Grelhado, please confirm the sauce has no flour, cornstarch, or added sugar. I'd like extra sauce on the side, a generous portion of broccoli, and no rice or potatoes.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch used as thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in pre-made sauces, starchy sides inadvertently served.
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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