Frango Assado com Salada Fresca
Roast Chicken with Fresh Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Brazilian roast chicken, often marinated with garlic, lemon, and herbs, cooked until golden and tender. Served simply with a crisp, refreshing salad of sliced cucumber and sweet cherry tomatoes.
Key ingredients
Chicken (whole or pieces), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, white vinegar.
Optional tweaks
Request the chicken without any sugary glazes or marinades. Ensure no starchy sides like rice or potatoes are included, opting instead for the simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero o Frango Assado sem molhos doces ou marinadas. Por favor, sem arroz ou batatas, só a salada fresca.
I'd like the Frango Assado without sugary glazes or marinades. Please, no rice or potatoes, just the simple green salad.
Watch out for
Sugar in chicken glazes or marinades, high-carb side dishes (rice, potatoes, farofa) typically served by default, hidden sugars in salad dressings.
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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