Frango Grelhado com Legumes
Grilled Chicken Breast with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: omit rice, beans, farofa, and fries. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A simple yet versatile grilled chicken breast, a common offering in many Brazilian restaurants. It's inherently keto, but the key is to ensure it's served with low-carb vegetables instead of rice, beans, or fries.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, herbs (oregano, parsley).
How to make it keto
Omit rice, beans, farofa, and fries. Request a side of steamed or grilled broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, or a green salad. Confirm no breading or sugary glazes.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem arroz, feijão, farofa e batata frita, por favor. Pode substituir por brócolis, aspargos, abobrinha (vapor/grelhados) ou salada verde? Confirme: sem farinha e molhos doces.
No rice, beans, farofa, fries. Please substitute with steamed or grilled broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, or a green salad. Confirm no breading, no sugary glazes.
Watch out for
Standard high-carb side dishes. Sometimes chicken breasts are offered with sauces that might contain sugar or flour.
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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