Frango Xadrez Keto (sem Arroz e Amido)
Keto Chicken Chess (without Rice and Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A Brazilian-Chinese fusion dish featuring diced chicken stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and cashews. The keto version omits rice and ensures the sauce is made without sugar or cornstarch, using a tamari or coconut aminos base.
Key ingredients
Diced chicken breast/thigh, bell peppers (various colors), onions, cashews, garlic, ginger, tamari or coconut aminos, sesame oil, olive oil, green onions.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice. Ask for the sauce to be made without sugar or cornstarch, opting for tamari/coconut aminos. Ensure cashews are used sparingly due to their carb count.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem arroz, por favor. O molho deve ser feito sem açúcar ou amido, usando tamari ou shoyu de coco. E com poucos castanhas de caju.
No rice, please. Make the sauce without sugar or cornstarch, using tamari or coconut aminos. Use cashews sparingly.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes contain sugar and cornstarch in the sauce, and are always served with rice. Cashews, while keto-friendly in moderation, can add up if not portion-controlled. Bell peppers and onions contribute to carb count.
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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