Frango Grelhado
Grilled Half Chicken with Keto Sides (Fries and Rice Omitted)
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries or rice; ask for a side salad (oil & vinegar dressing) or steamed broccoli/spinach instead. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A half chicken, typically marinated with garlic, piri-piri (optional), and herbs, then grilled to perfection. Served with requested keto sides instead of traditional fries or rice.
Key ingredients
Half chicken, olive oil, garlic, piri-piri (optional), lemon, salt, pepper, herbs (e.g., bay leaf, parsley), green salad.
How to make it keto
Request no fries or rice; ask for a side salad (oil & vinegar dressing) or steamed broccoli/spinach instead. Inquire about marinade ingredients for hidden sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Frango Grelhado: Sem batatas fritas ou arroz. Salada (azeite/vinagre) ou brócolis/espinafre a vapor. Marinada: tem açúcar?
Frango Grelhado: No fries or rice. Side salad (oil/vinegar) or steamed broccoli/spinach. Marinade: any sugar?
Watch out for
Fries, rice, hidden sugars in marinades/sauces, high-carb vegetables if substituted without request.
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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