Frango com Catupiry (Assado)
Baked Chicken with Creamy Catupiry Cheese (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar in the Catupiry sauce or chicken marinade. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender baked chicken breasts or thighs topped with a generous layer of rich and creamy Catupiry cheese, often broiled until golden. This dish is naturally low-carb when served without rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, Catupiry cheese, heavy cream, onion, garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar in the Catupiry sauce or chicken marinade. Explicitly omit any starchy sides like rice, potatoes, or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, confirme que não há açúcar no molho Catupiry nem na marinada do frango. Quero sem arroz, batata ou pão.
Please confirm no added sugar in the Catupiry sauce or chicken marinade. I'd like it without rice, potatoes, or bread.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, hidden starches in cream sauces, carb-heavy side dishes.
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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