Frango Mexido com Ovos e Legumes Palha
Scrambled Chicken with Eggs and Julienne Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request without traditional shoestring potatoes (batata palha); explicitly ask for julienned daikon radish or zucchini as the substitute. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and comforting dish featuring shredded chicken breast scrambled with eggs, sautéed onions, garlic, and often green olives. The traditional shoestring potatoes ('batata palha') are skillfully replaced with thinly julienned daikon radish or zucchini to provide a similar texture without the carbs.
Key ingredients
Shredded chicken breast, eggs, onions, garlic, green olives, olive oil, butter, julienned daikon radish or zucchini, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request without traditional shoestring potatoes (batata palha); explicitly ask for julienned daikon radish or zucchini as the substitute. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden starches in pre-packaged shoestring vegetables if a restaurant doesn't prepare them fresh; ensure no added sugar in seasonings.
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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