Frango Piri-Piri com Vegetais Verdes
Piri-Piri Grilled Chicken with Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries or rice, and extra green vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans, spinach) instead. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole or half chicken, marinated in a spicy Piri-Piri sauce, grilled to perfection, and served with a generous portion of steamed or sautéed green vegetables instead of traditional fries or rice. The skin is crispy and the meat tender.
Key ingredients
Chicken, Piri-Piri sauce (chili, garlic, lemon, oil, vinegar), olive oil, green beans, broccoli, spinach, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no fries or rice, and extra green vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans, spinach) instead. Confirm the Piri-Piri sauce has minimal added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Frango Piri-Piri: Sem batatas fritas e sem arroz. Pode ser com legumes verdes cozidos ou salada simples com azeite e vinagre? O molho Piri-Piri tem açúcar?
Frango Piri-Piri: No fries, no rice. I'd like steamed green vegetables or a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar. Does the sauce have added sugar?
Watch out for
Commercial Piri-Piri sauces can contain significant added sugar. Large portions of onions/garlic in the sauce can also contribute to carbs. Always inquire about sauce ingredients.
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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