Frango Caipira com Pequi e Couve-Flor (Keto-style)
Country-Style Chicken with Pequi and Cauliflower (Keto-friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: replace traditional rice with riced or chopped cauliflower. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the classic 'Galinhada com Pequi,' featuring tender, country-style chicken pieces (often free-range) cooked with the unique and aromatic pequi fruit, known for its distinctive flavor and high fat content. Instead of rice, this dish uses a base of riced or chopped cauliflower, seasoned with regional herbs and spices.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), pequi fruit, cauliflower (riced or chopped), onions, garlic, bell peppers, saffron or turmeric, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Replace traditional rice with riced or chopped cauliflower. While pequi is fatty, it contains some carbs, so ensure moderate portioning. Confirm no other high-carb thickeners are used.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Frango, por favor, trocar o arroz por couve-flor picada ou "arroz" de couve-flor. Uma porção moderada de pequi, por favor. E sem outros espessantes ricos em carboidratos?
For the Frango, replace rice with riced cauliflower, please. Can I have a moderate pequi portion? Also, confirm no other high-carb thickeners.
Watch out for
Pequi fruit contains natural carbs. Onion and bell pepper content. Any added sugar in seasonings.
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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