Gebakte Peri-Peri Hoenderdye (met Keto Bykosse)
Baked Peri-Peri Chicken Thighs (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the peri-peri marinade or sauce is sugar-free. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 South African dishes.
What it is
Succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in a fiery, sugar-free peri-peri sauce made from fresh chillies, garlic, and lemon, then baked until tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Served with a choice of keto-friendly side dishes.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), fresh peri-peri chillies (or hot sauce), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, black pepper. Keto sides could include creamed spinach or roasted broccoli.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the peri-peri marinade or sauce is sugar-free. Request keto-friendly side dishes, avoiding rice, potatoes, or maize meal.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made peri-peri marinades or bottled sauces. Carrots or other higher-carb vegetables sometimes included in marinades. Side dishes can be high carb if not specified.
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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