Frango Assado com Ervas e Brócolis (Keto)
Herb-Roasted Chicken with Broccoli
Yes, with a tweak: confirm chicken rub/marinade is sugar-free. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Half or a quarter of a succulent chicken, slow-roasted with aromatic herbs until golden and crispy, served with steamed or sautéed broccoli. Ensure no starchy sides like potatoes or farofa are included.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thigh, leg, breast), olive oil, butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, broccoli florets.
How to make it keto
Confirm chicken rub/marinade is sugar-free. Request broccoli cooked simply with butter or olive oil, no sugary glazes. Ensure no potatoes, rice, or farofa.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Confirme que o tempero do frango não tem açúcar. Brócolis só com manteiga/azeite, sem glacês doces. Sem batatas, arroz ou farofa.
Confirm chicken rub is sugar-free. Broccoli simply with butter/oil, no sugary glazes. No potatoes, rice, or farofa.
Watch out for
Some roasted chicken preparations might use rubs with brown sugar or honey for caramelization. Broccolis might be served with a sweet glaze in some restaurants.
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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