Frango Piri-Piri (Keto, with side salad)
Piri-Piri Chicken (Keto-friendly, with side salad)
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries or rice. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole or half chicken, marinated in a spicy Piri-Piri sauce made with chili peppers, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection. Served traditionally with fries, but modified to come with a simple green side salad with olive oil and vinegar.
Key ingredients
Chicken, Piri-Piri sauce (chili, garlic, lemon, olive oil, vinegar, salt), olive oil, lettuce, tomato, cucumber.
How to make it keto
Request no fries or rice. Ask for a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing, or grilled vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batata frita ou arroz, por favor. Quero uma salada verde simples com azeite e vinagre, ou legumes grelhados.
No fries or rice, please. I'd like a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar, or grilled vegetables.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a touch of sugar to the Piri-Piri sauce; salad dressings can contain sugar. Marinades might have hidden sugars. Large amounts of tomato in the salad can add carbs.
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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