Frango a Passarinho
Garlic Fried Chicken Bites
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Small, bone-in pieces of chicken (often wings or drumettes) deep-fried until wonderfully crispy, then generously tossed with sautéed garlic and fresh parsley. A popular appetizer that is naturally keto, provided no breading is used.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, garlic, olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying), fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm with the kitchen that no flour, breading, or sugar is used in the preparation. If traditionally served with fries or a carb dip, request only the chicken.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Frango a Passarinho, por favor. Pode confirmar que não leva farinha, panados ou açúcar na preparação? E que venha apenas o frango, sem batatas fritas ou molho.
I'd like the Frango a Passarinho. Please confirm no flour, breading, or sugar is used in the preparation. Just the chicken, no fries or dip.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might use a light flour dredge or cornstarch for extra crispiness. Frying oil quality can vary. Watch for any accompanying sauces that may contain sugar.
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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