Frango Piri-Piri
Piri-Piri Grilled Chicken (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no fries, no rice. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Spicy grilled chicken marinated in Piri-Piri sauce, a Portuguese chili sauce. The chicken is grilled to perfection, crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Served with a side salad or steamed low-carb vegetables instead of traditional fries and rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken (often half a chicken), Piri-Piri marinade (chili peppers, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt), olive oil, salt, pepper. Side salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) or steamed greens.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no fries, no rice. Ask for a simple side salad with oil and vinegar dressing or steamed vegetables like broccoli or green beans.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batatas fritas nem arroz, por favor. Quero uma salada simples com azeite e vinagre, ou legumes cozidos como brócolos.
No fries or rice, please. I'd like a simple side salad with oil and vinegar, or steamed vegetables like broccoli.
Watch out for
Some Piri-Piri sauces might contain added sugar, restaurant salads might have sugary dressings. Large tomato portions in salad.
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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