Frango Xadrez (Keto, sem amido e açúcar)
Keto Chicken Stir-fry (Xadrez Style, No Starch or Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: crucial to ensure no cornstarch or other thickeners are used in the sauce, and that the soy sauce is sugar-free. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and savory stir-fry featuring succulent chicken pieces with bell peppers, onions, and roasted peanuts, prepared with a sugar-free soy sauce and thickened without cornstarch to fit keto guidelines.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or thigh, bell peppers (various colors), onion, roasted peanuts, sugar-free soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucial to ensure no cornstarch or other thickeners are used in the sauce, and that the soy sauce is sugar-free. Must be served without rice or any other starchy side.
Watch out for
Traditional Frango Xadrez is high in carbs due to cornstarch for thickening, sugar in the sauce, and being served with rice. Confirm all these are excluded.
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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