Frango Assado
Portuguese Roast Chicken with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: confirm piri-piri marinade has no added sugar (or opt for a non-piri-piri preparation like 'frango no churrasco'). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A popular dish featuring half or a whole chicken, marinated in a flavorful blend (often piri-piri sauce, or garlic, olive oil, lemon, and paprika) and roasted or grilled to achieve crispy skin and tender meat. It is modified to be served with keto-friendly side dishes.
Key ingredients
Chicken, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, piri-piri chili (optional), salt, pepper. Served with a simple green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables.
How to make it keto
Confirm piri-piri marinade has no added sugar (or opt for a non-piri-piri preparation like 'frango no churrasco'). Request no fries or rice, instead asking for a green salad with olive oil and vinegar, or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Sugary piri-piri marinades, high-carb side dishes.
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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