Frango Piri-Piri (com acompanhamentos keto)
Grilled Piri-Piri Chicken with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sem batatas fritas, sem arroz' (no fries, no rice). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent grilled chicken marinated in a spicy piri-piri sauce, often made with chilies, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. Served with a simple green salad and steamed non-starchy vegetables like broccoli or green beans, omitting the traditional high-carb sides of fries and rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken (whole or half), piri-piri sauce (chili, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, spices), olive oil for grilling, salt, pepper. Side salad (lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar), steamed broccoli/green beans.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sem batatas fritas, sem arroz' (no fries, no rice). Ask for a side salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing or steamed vegetables. Confirm the piri-piri sauce has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Frango Piri-Piri, sem batatas fritas e sem arroz, por favor. Pode ser salada com azeite e vinagre, ou legumes cozidos? O molho Piri-Piri tem açúcar?
For the Frango Piri-Piri, no fries or rice, please. Can I have a side salad with olive oil and vinegar, or steamed vegetables? Does the piri-piri sauce have added sugar?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made piri-piri sauces, tomatoes/onions in salad, larger portions of higher-carb vegetables.
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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