Frango Assado com Legumes Cozidos
Roast Chicken with Boiled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries and no rice. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful quarter or half of a roast chicken, often seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, then roasted until tender. The keto modification omits the typical fries and rice, serving the chicken with a side of simple boiled green vegetables like green beans, cabbage, or rapini.
Key ingredients
Chicken (bone-in, skin-on), olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper. Side of green beans, cabbage, or rapini.
How to make it keto
Request no fries and no rice. Ask for boiled green vegetables instead. Specify no sugary sauces if the chicken has a special marinade (e.g., piri-piri can sometimes contain sugar).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Frango Assado, sem batata frita e sem arroz. Por favor, legumes verdes cozidos. E pode confirmar que não tem molhos com açúcar?
For the Frango Assado, no fries or rice. Please, boiled green vegetables. Confirm no sugary sauces or marinades.
Watch out for
Fries and rice are standard accompaniments. Some marinades (e.g., piri-piri) may contain hidden sugars. Carrots, if included in mixed vegetables, add carbs.
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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