Frango a Passarinho (Alho e Óleo)
Garlic and Herb Fried Chicken Bites
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breading or flour coating is used (traditionally it's not). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Small, bone-in pieces of chicken, fried until golden and crispy, then generously tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, and chopped parsley.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (wings, drumettes), olive oil or vegetable oil for frying, fresh garlic, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no breading or flour coating is used (traditionally it's not). Omit any accompanying potato wedges or other starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Frango a Passarinho, pode confirmar que não tem farinha ou cobertura de pão? E sem batata ou outros acompanhamentos com amido.
For the Frango a Passarinho, confirm no breading or flour coating. Omit any potato wedges or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden flour or starch coatings; often served with fries or potato wedges.
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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