Frango Piri-Piri (Spicy Grilled Chicken with Keto Greens)
Spicy Grilled Chicken with Keto Greens
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries (batatas fritas) and no rice (arroz). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Half or whole chicken, marinated in a flavorful and spicy piri-piri sauce (chili, garlic, lemon, olive oil, vinegar), then grilled to tender perfection. While usually served with fries and rice, it's modified for keto with a generous side of steamed low-carb greens.
Key ingredients
Chicken, piri-piri peppers, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, steamed greens (e.g., broccoli, green beans).
How to make it keto
Request no fries (batatas fritas) and no rice (arroz). Ask for steamed greens (legumes cozidos) or a simple side salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing. Confirm piri-piri sauce does not contain added sugar or thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem batatas fritas ou arroz. Poderia vir com legumes cozidos no vapor ou uma salada simples com azeite e vinagre? O molho piri-piri tem açúcar ou espessantes?
No fries or rice, please. Can I have steamed greens or a simple side salad with olive oil and vinegar? Does the piri-piri sauce have added sugar or thickeners?
Watch out for
Piri-piri sauce can sometimes contain hidden sugars or tomato paste; confirm no sugar in the marinade. Watch out for higher-carb vegetables in a 'mixed veg' side.
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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