Frango à Passarinho (Keto Fried Chicken Bites)
Garlic and Parsley Fried Chicken Bites
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or cornstarch dredge/coating is used before frying. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Small pieces of bone-in chicken, traditionally deep-fried until crispy, then tossed with a generous amount of sautéed garlic and fresh parsley. This dish is naturally keto-friendly, provided no flour coating is used for frying.
Key ingredients
Chicken drumettes and wingettes, Garlic, Fresh parsley, Olive oil (for frying), Salt, Black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no flour or cornstarch dredge/coating is used before frying. Request no sugary seasoning blends or dipping sauces. Ensure it's simply seasoned and fried.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Frango à Passarinho, por favor, confirme que não usam farinha ou amido de milho para empanar. Sem temperos ou molhos doces. Apenas temperado e frito, por favor.
Frango à Passarinho: Crucially, confirm no flour or cornstarch coating. No sugary seasoning or dipping sauces. Simply seasoned and fried.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch coating for frying. Hidden sugars in pre-made seasoning blends. Sweet dipping sauces often served on the side.
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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