Frango à Caipira com Vegetais Verdes
Country-Style Chicken Stew with Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or carrots are added to the stew. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and comforting chicken stew, typically made with chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), slow-cooked with fresh herbs, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with a side of sautéed collard greens or broccoli.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), olive oil, garlic, onion, bell peppers (green, red), fresh tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, collard greens or broccoli.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes or carrots are added to the stew. Request a side of non-starchy green vegetables instead of rice, farofa, or mashed potatoes. Ensure no added sugar in the tomato base or broth.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Frango à Caipira, confirme que não tem batata, cenoura ou açúcar na base. Quero legumes verdes sem amido, sem arroz ou farofa.
For the Frango à Caipira, please confirm no potatoes or carrots in the stew, and no added sugar in the base. Serve with non-starchy green vegetables, no rice or farofa.
Watch out for
Common inclusion of potatoes or carrots in the stew. Served with rice or farofa as default sides. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce or commercial chicken broth.
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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