Frango com Catupiry e Aspargos
Chicken with Catupiry Cheese and Asparagus (No Rice/Fritas)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no rice, potatoes, or breading on the chicken. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Tender chicken breast, often grilled or pan-fried, topped generously with creamy, rich Catupiry cheese, a popular Brazilian cream cheese. Served with fresh asparagus sautéed in butter or olive oil, completely omitting the usual rice and french fries.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, Catupiry cheese, olive oil/butter, salt, pepper. Side: Asparagus.
How to make it keto
Ask for no rice, potatoes, or breading on the chicken. Ensure no sugar is added to the cheese sauce or preparation. Confirm Catupiry brand is low carb (most are naturally, but check for additives).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem arroz, batata ou empanado. Certifique-se de que o molho Catupiry não tem açúcar e confirme se o Catupiry é low-carb.
Please, no rice, potatoes, or breading. Ensure no sugar is added to the Catupiry sauce. Confirm the Catupiry is low-carb.
Watch out for
Some Catupiry brands might contain minimal starches or sugars. Restaurant sauces might add thickeners or sugar. Cross-contamination with high-carb items if deep-fried.
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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