Frango Grelhado com Piri-Piri (com Salada)
Grilled Piri-Piri Chicken with Mixed Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem batatas fritas' (without french fries) and ask for a 'salada mista' (mixed salad) with olive oil and vinegar dressing. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful chicken marinated in a spicy piri-piri sauce and grilled until tender and slightly charred. Usually served with french fries, this dish is modified to include a fresh mixed salad instead.
Key ingredients
Chicken (half or whole), piri-piri sauce (chili, garlic, lemon, olive oil, vinegar, salt), olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem batatas fritas' (without french fries) and ask for a 'salada mista' (mixed salad) with olive oil and vinegar dressing. Confirm the piri-piri sauce is not overly sweetened (most traditional recipes are not).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Frango Grelhado, por favor, sem batatas fritas. Quero uma salada mista com azeite e vinagre. O molho piri-piri não é adoçado?
For the Frango Grelhado, no fries, please. I'd like a mixed salad with olive oil and vinegar. Is the piri-piri sauce unsweetened?
Watch out for
French fries are the default side. Some pre-made piri-piri sauces can contain added sugars; always confirm with the restaurant.
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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