Frango Piri-Piri com Salada e Vegetais Grelhados
Grilled Piri-Piri Chicken with Salad and Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: order 'sem batatas fritas e sem arroz' (without fries and without rice). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Spicy grilled chicken marinated in a vibrant piri-piri sauce, known for its fiery flavor. Modified to be served with a fresh mixed salad and grilled low-carb vegetables instead of the traditional high-carb fries and rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken (often half a chicken), piri-piri sauce (chili, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, spices), olive oil, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, zucchini, onion.
How to make it keto
Order 'sem batatas fritas e sem arroz' (without fries and without rice). Request a large mixed salad and grilled low-carb vegetables (like bell peppers, zucchini) as substitutes. Ask for olive oil and vinegar for salad dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero o Frango Piri-Piri sem batatas fritas ou arroz. Substitua por uma salada mista grande e legumes grelhados (pimentão, abobrinha). Azeite e vinagre.
Frango Piri-Piri: No fries or rice. Substitute with large mixed salad and grilled bell peppers, zucchini. Olive oil and vinegar for salad.
Watch out for
Piri-piri sauce can sometimes contain hidden sugars or tomato paste. Salad dressings may also contain sugar; specify oil and vinegar. Larger portions of bell peppers and onions contribute to carb count.
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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