Galinhada de Frango com Arroz de Palmito (Low-Carb)
Chicken and Heart of Palm 'Rice' Stew (Low-Carb)
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A hearty one-pot dish of seasoned chicken pieces, bell peppers, onions, and traditional Brazilian spices, but modified to use riced heart of palm (palmito) instead of actual rice to create a keto-friendly 'galinhada'.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, heart of palm (riced), bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, cilantro, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Confirm no actual rice or other high-carb grains are used. Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce base. Request extra green vegetables if available.
Watch out for
Tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers contribute to carb count. Heart of palm has some natural carbs. Hidden sugars in pre-made broths or spice mixes.
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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