Frango Piri-Piri (com vegetais cozidos)
Piri-Piri Chicken with Steamed Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice or fries. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Grilled chicken, marinated in a spicy piri-piri sauce. The traditional accompaniments of french fries and rice must be replaced with keto-friendly steamed or grilled vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken (or cuts), piri-piri sauce (chili, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, paprika), olive oil for grilling, steamed broccoli/green beans/asparagus.
How to make it keto
Request no rice or fries. Ask for steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans, asparagus) instead. Confirm piri-piri sauce has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem arroz ou batatas fritas, por favor. Posso pedir vegetais cozidos ou grelhados de baixo carboidrato? Confirme que o molho piri-piri não tem açúcar.
No rice or fries, please. Can I have steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables instead? Please confirm the piri-piri sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Pre-made piri-piri sauce might contain hidden sugars. Omission of high-carb sides is crucial.
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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