Frango Assado com Salada Mista
Roast Chicken with Mixed Salad (omitting fries/rice)
Yes, with a tweak: omit French fries and rice. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Half or a whole chicken, typically marinated with lemon, garlic, herbs, and sometimes piri-piri (a spicy chili sauce), then roasted until golden. Served with a side of fresh mixed green salad, replacing the traditional French fries or rice.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, olive oil, lemon, garlic, salt, pepper, optional piri-piri, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Omit French fries and rice. Ensure salad dressing is oil and vinegar, or request plain oil and vinegar to dress yourself.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Frango Assado, por favor, sem batatas fritas e sem arroz. O molho da salada é azeite e vinagre, ou pode trazer o azeite e vinagre à parte para eu temperar?
For Frango Assado, no fries or rice. Salad dressing: oil and vinegar, or plain oil and vinegar to dress myself, please.
Watch out for
Piri-piri marinades or store-bought sauces can contain hidden sugars. Hidden sugars in pre-made salad dressings.
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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