Frango Assado
Roasted Chicken (served with green vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request without rice, farofa, or potatoes. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A whole roasted chicken, seasoned simply with garlic, herbs, and spices, resulting in a juicy interior and crispy skin. A common and comforting dish found across Brazil. Served with a choice of low-carb green vegetables instead of traditional carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, garlic, salt, pepper, herbs (e.g., oregano, rosemary), olive oil or butter.
How to make it keto
Request without rice, farofa, or potatoes. Ask for a side of sautéed broccoli, asparagus, or collard greens. Confirm no sugary glazes or marinades are used.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, peço que o Frango Assado não leve molhos ou marinadas açucaradas. Sirva sem recheio ou acompanhamentos com carboidratos.
Please ensure the Frango Assado has no sugary glazes or marinades. Serve without stuffing or any high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Some commercial rubs or marinades might contain sugar. The typical side dishes (rice, farofa, fries) are high carb.
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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