Frango Ensopado
Brazilian Chicken Stew (without Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables; confirm no added sugars in the sauce base or broth. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting Brazilian-style chicken stew featuring tender chicken pieces braised in a flavorful sauce with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and bell peppers. This keto-friendly version is prepared specifically without the common addition of potatoes.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), onions, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, olive oil, chicken broth, bay leaves, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables; confirm no added sugars in the sauce base or broth.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Frango Ensopado, por favor, sem batatas ou vegetais ricos em carboidratos. Pode confirmar que não há açúcar na base do molho ou caldo?
For the Frango Ensopado, please, no potatoes or high-carb vegetables. Can you confirm no added sugar in the sauce or broth?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or commercial chicken broths, cross-contamination with high-carb vegetables.
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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