Frango Piri-Piri com Vegetais Grelhados
Grilled Piri-Piri Chicken with Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no fries or rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Spicy grilled chicken marinated in authentic Piri-Piri sauce, typically a blend of chili, garlic, olive oil, and lemon. Served with a selection of grilled low-carb vegetables (like bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms) instead of traditional fries or rice, focusing on the succulent chicken and its crispy, flavorful skin.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs or half chicken), Piri-Piri marinade (chili, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt), olive oil, bell peppers (red/green), zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no fries or rice. Ask for grilled low-carb vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus, broccoli) as a side. Confirm no sugar in the marinade if possible, though minimal sugar is often present in restaurant versions.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Frango Piri-Piri, pode confirmar que o molho não tem açúcar? Sem arroz ou batatas, por favor, substitua por vegetais grelhados de baixo carboidrato.
Please confirm the Piri-Piri sauce has no added sugar. No rice or fries, please, substitute with grilled low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Sugar content in commercial Piri-Piri marinades, quantity of higher-carb vegetables like bell peppers if served in large portions.
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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