Chicken Peri-Peri (Grilled)
Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the peri-peri marinade or basting sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A Portuguese-inspired dish widely popular in South Africa, featuring chicken marinated in a spicy peri-peri (African bird's eye chilli) sauce and then grilled to perfection.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken or chicken pieces, peri-peri chillies, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, herbs (e.g., oregano), often a dash of sugar or sweet paprika in the sauce.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no sugar in the peri-peri marinade or basting sauce. Ensure the chicken is grilled and not breaded or fried. Substitute high-carb side dishes (chips, rolls) with a large side salad (oil and vinegar dressing) or steamed green vegetables.
Watch out for
Sugary components in pre-made peri-peri sauces/marinades (e.g., brown sugar, sweet paprika), high-carb side dishes.
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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