Frango a Passarinho (sem Batata Frita)
Fried Garlic Chicken (without French Fries)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breading, flour dredging, or sugary marinades. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Small, bone-in pieces of chicken, deep-fried until crispy, generously seasoned with garlic, parsley, and olive oil. Served plain, omitting its traditional high-carb accompaniment of French fries.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (wings, thighs), garlic, olive oil, parsley, salt, pepper. Frying oil (typically vegetable oil).
How to make it keto
Confirm no breading, flour dredging, or sugary marinades. Explicitly omit French fries or any other high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Frango a Passarinho, a carne tem farinha ou é empanada? Sem batata frita ou outros acompanhamentos com amido. Uma salada verde simples, se possível.
For Frango a Passarinho, is there flour or breading on the chicken? No batata frita or other starchy sides, please. A simple green salad if possible.
Watch out for
Breading/flour coating; sweet marinades or sauces often used in chicken dishes.
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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