Frango à Passarinho (sem Farinha)
Pan-fried Garlic Chicken (No Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the chicken is not breaded or dusted with flour before frying. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Crispy, bite-sized chicken pieces (typically wings or thighs) pan-fried until golden, generously seasoned with fresh garlic, parsley, and olive oil. A popular appetizer, modified to be flour-free for keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (wings/thighs), garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the chicken is not breaded or dusted with flour before frying. Request it to be pan-fried in olive oil or butter, avoiding deep-frying in communal restaurant fryers to prevent cross-contamination.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Frango à Passarinho, por favor. Sem farinha ou panado. Pode ser frito em azeite ou manteiga, não em fritadeira comum?
Frango à Passarinho, please. Crucially, no flour or breading. Can it be pan-fried in olive oil or butter, not deep-fried?
Watch out for
Flour/starch in seasoning or coating, cross-contamination if deep-fried in shared oil with breaded items, sauces with hidden sugars.
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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