Frango ao Molho de Cuxá (sem arroz)
Chicken with Cuxá Sauce (no rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a distinct Maranhão specialty sauce (Cuxá), made from 'vinagreira' (sorrel), dried shrimp, toasted sesame seeds, and rich dendê (palm) oil, offering a unique tangy and earthy flavor. Served without rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs, vinagreira (sorrel) leaves, dried shrimp, sesame seeds, dendê oil, garlic, onion, bell peppers, pimenta de cheiro (aromatic pepper), lime juice, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice. Confirm no starchy thickeners or added sugars in the sauce.
Watch out for
Potential use of cornstarch as a thickener, small amounts of hidden sugars in the sauce, natural carbs from vegetables.
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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