Frango Assado com Piri-Piri
Grilled Piri-Piri Chicken with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice and no fries. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A highly popular Portuguese dish: half or a whole chicken marinated in a fiery Piri-Piri sauce and expertly grilled until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender and juicy. While typically served with fries and rice, the keto version replaces these high-carb sides with a generous helping of steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables like green beans or broccoli.
Key ingredients
Whole or half chicken, Piri-Piri sauce (chili, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper), olive oil, green beans, broccoli (or other keto vegetables).
How to make it keto
Request no rice and no fries. Ask for steamed or sautéed low-carb green vegetables. Crucially, inquire about the sugar content in the Piri-Piri sauce; if high, request plain grilled chicken with a side of unsweetened hot sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero o Frango Assado sem batatas fritas e sem arroz. Com uma salada verde simples, azeite e vinagre. O molho piri-piri não tem açúcar adicionado?
Frango Assado without fries or rice. Please add a simple side salad with oil and vinegar. Confirm the piri-piri sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Piri-Piri sauce frequently contains hidden sugars or fruit purées (e.g., tomato, red pepper) to balance the heat. Always confirm sauce ingredients.
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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