Frango Caipira Ensopado com Pequi e Legumes Verdes
Slow-Cooked Free-Range Chicken Stew with Pequi and Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no pirão, no flour or starch thickeners. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Authentic slow-cooked free-range chicken stewed with the unique, flavorful pequi fruit, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and a medley of green vegetables, served without rice or other starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Free-range chicken pieces, pequi fruit, onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes (optional), olive oil, chicken broth, salt, pepper, herbs (e.g., parsley, green onions), green vegetables (e.g., collard greens, zucchini).
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no pirão, no flour or starch thickeners.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato base (if used), starchy thickeners, traditional high-carb sides. Pequi itself is keto-friendly but has some carbs.
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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