Frango de Churrasco (Espetada de Frango com Piri-Piri e Legumes Grelhados)
Piri-Piri Chicken Skewers with Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugary marinades, request no fries or rice. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular Portuguese dish, here presented as succulent chicken skewers marinated in a spicy Piri-Piri sauce, grilled to perfection. Instead of traditional fries or rice, it's served with a generous portion of assorted grilled low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or thigh (boneless, skinless or with skin for fat), Piri-Piri sauce (chili, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, salt), olive oil, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, onions (minimal).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugary marinades, request no fries or rice. Confirm Piri-Piri sauce does not contain added sugar. Ask for grilled low-carb vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant) as a side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in Piri-Piri sauce, onions, bell peppers (carb content increases with portion size).
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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