Frango à Mineira (Ensopado de Frango com Ervas e Pimentões, sem Batata)
Minas Gerais Style Chicken Stew (Herb & Pepper Slow Cooked Chicken, no Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. About 4.5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful chicken stew from Minas Gerais, slow-cooked in a rich sauce with herbs, bell peppers, and often a hint of tomato. Served without the traditional potatoes or rice, focusing on the chicken and sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), olive oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers, diced tomatoes (small amount), cilantro, parsley, green onions, chicken broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. Confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce or seasoning. Request no quiabo if it's typically included.
Watch out for
Often includes potatoes or other starchy vegetables like quiabo. Tomato sauce might contain added sugar. Restaurant might thicken sauce with flour.
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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