Frango Assado com Salada e Vegetais
Roast Chicken with Salad and Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries ('sem batatas fritas') or rice ('sem arroz'). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole or half chicken, marinated (often with piri-piri chili sauce/powder) and roasted to perfection. While usually accompanied by fries or rice, this keto version is served with a fresh mixed green salad and sautéed or steamed green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, olive oil, garlic, piri-piri sauce/powder, lemon juice, salt, pepper, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, broccoli, green beans.
How to make it keto
Request no fries ('sem batatas fritas') or rice ('sem arroz'). Ask for a mixed green salad ('com salada mista') and/or green vegetables ('e vegetais verdes'). Confirm piri-piri sauce doesn't contain added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Frango Assado, por favor, sem batatas fritas nem arroz. Queria salada mista e vegetais verdes. O molho piri-piri tem açúcar?
Frango Assado, please, no fries or rice. I'd like a mixed salad and green vegetables. Does the piri-piri sauce have added sugar?
Watch out for
Standard sides are high-carb. Some marinade recipes or ready-made piri-piri sauces can contain hidden sugars.
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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