Low FODMAP at Oporto - Complete Ordering Guide
Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at Oporto Australia. Navigate this Portuguese chicken chain while avoiding chilli sauce and bread.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Grilled Chicken | Flame-grilled chicken | Request NO chilli sauce, NO marinade if possible |
| Chips | Check cooking method | Ask about ingredients and cooking oil |
| Side Salad | Plain greens | No dressing |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • Oporto Chilli Sauce (likely contains garlic)
- • All bread rolls (wheat)
- • Burgers with buns (wheat)
- • Wraps (wheat tortillas)
- • Seasoned/marinated chicken (check ingredients)
- • Coleslaw (likely contains onion)
- • Most dipping sauces
- • Breaded chicken items
Example Orders
Plain Chicken Meal
- ✓ Grilled chicken breast (no sauce)
- ✓ Plain chips
- ✓ Side salad (no dressing)
Tip: Skip the famous chilli sauce - it likely contains garlic
Simple Option
- ✓ Quarter chicken (no sauce)
- ✓ Chips
- ✓ Water
Tip: Ask for completely plain chicken
Quick Summary
Oporto is known for Portuguese flame-grilled chicken with their signature chilli sauce. For FODMAP dieters, skip the sauce and order plain.
Best bets: Plain grilled chicken + chips
Always avoid: Chilli sauce, bread rolls, marinades
The Chilli Sauce Problem
Oporto’s famous chilli sauce is what makes their chicken distinctive, but it likely contains:
- Garlic
- Possibly onion
- Various spices
You’ll need to skip the sauce entirely - which means missing out on the signature Oporto flavor.
What Can Work
Plain Grilled Chicken
| Item | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast | ⚠️ Ask | Request no sauce, no marinade |
| Quarter chicken | ⚠️ Ask | Request no sauce |
| Half chicken | ⚠️ Ask | Request no sauce |
Key question to ask: “Is the chicken marinated before grilling? Does the marinade contain garlic or onion?”
Chips
Oporto chips may be safe - check:
- What oil are they cooked in?
- Any seasonings?
- Shared fryer with breaded items?
Salad
Plain side salad without dressing can work.
What to Avoid
The Signature Sauce
All of Oporto’s sauces should be avoided:
- Chilli sauce ❌
- Garlic sauce ❌
- Other dipping sauces ❌
Bread Products
- Portuguese rolls ❌
- Burger buns ❌
- Wraps ❌
All contain wheat.
Seasoned Items
Anything described as “marinated” or “seasoned” likely contains garlic and/or onion.
How to Order
“Can I have grilled chicken please, completely plain with no chilli sauce and no marinade? Just the plain grilled chicken with chips on the side.”
Be prepared for staff confusion - plain chicken without sauce is unusual at Oporto!
Realistic Expectations
Being honest: Oporto without the chilli sauce loses much of what makes it special. Your meal will be:
- Plain grilled chicken
- Plain chips
- Very simple
This is a “making it work” situation rather than an ideal FODMAP restaurant choice.
Similar Restaurant Guides
Better chicken options in Australia:
- Nando’s Australia - Similar concept, well-documented allergens
- Grill’d - Has dedicated FODMAP options
- Red Rooster - Roast chicken option
Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm with staff.