Frango Grelhado com Piri-Piri
Grilled Piri-Piri Chicken (no Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for the sauce to be on the side or confirm it contains no added sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A very popular dish of chicken grilled over charcoal, often butterflied (frango no churrasco), and generously basted with a spicy Piri-Piri sauce made from chili peppers. The chicken itself is keto-friendly, but the sauce and traditional sides need attention.
Key ingredients
Chicken (half or whole), piri-piri sauce (chili, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ask for the sauce to be on the side or confirm it contains no added sugar. Strictly omit fries, rice, or any other starchy sides. Request a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar, or steamed vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Frango Grelhado com Piri-Piri, por favor. Sem batatas fritas nem arroz. Pode ser com legumes cozidos? O molho Piri-Piri leva açúcar?
Frango Grelhado com Piri-Piri, please. No fries or rice. Can I have steamed vegetables? Is there sugar in the Piri-Piri sauce?
Watch out for
Many commercial Piri-Piri sauces contain significant amounts of added sugar. Always ask for 'no sugar' or 'sauce on the side'. Served almost universally with fries or rice.
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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