Frango à Rolê (Recheado com Queijo e Presunto)
Chicken Roulade (Stuffed with Cheese and Ham)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the accompanying sauce is low-carb with no flour thickeners. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chicken breasts pounded thin, rolled with savory ham and cheese (typically mozzarella or prato), then baked or simmered in a light, keto-friendly tomato sauce or broth. A hearty and satisfying protein-rich dish.
Key ingredients
Peito de frango (chicken breast), presunto fatiado (sliced ham), queijo mussarela ou prato (mozzarella or prato cheese), molho de tomate caseiro ou caldo de frango (homemade tomato sauce or chicken broth), cebola (onion), alho (garlic), azeite de oliva (olive oil), salsa (parsley).
How to make it keto
Ensure the accompanying sauce is low-carb with no flour thickeners. Confirm ham is low sugar/filler. Request keto-friendly sides.
Watch out for
Ham can contain hidden sugars. Tomato sauce/paste should be checked for added sugar. Onions and garlic in the sauce contribute to carbs.
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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