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Low Carb Chicken Recipes
Chicken is a staple in many households, and for good reason. It’s satisfying, affordable, and is the star ingredient of many delicious dishes. As it’s an ideal source of lean protein, chicken can be key in a Mediterranean-style diet (containing around 22g of protein per 100g). Seeing as we’re such big fans, we thought it was about time to share our favourite low carb chicken recipes!
Benefits of a low carb diet
There are many health benefits of following a low carb diet including:
- More weight loss than on a low fat diet1
- Reduced visceral fat (harmful abdominal fat)2
- Reduced triglycerides (fat molecules in the bloodstream)3
- Therapeutic effects for various brain disorders4
- Reduced risk of heart disease 5
- Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes6
For these reasons and more, it can be helpful to find some tasty low carb, high protein dishes to enjoy as part of a healthy diet. So, keep reading to find out our favourite low carb chicken recipes.
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How to follow a low carb diet
Going low carb isn’t as difficult as you may think; the trick is to prioritise a few key nutrients and to make some simple diet swaps.
- Prioritise protein: We recommend consuming 60g of protein every day as it’ll help keep you energised and satiated after each meal. Our high protein, low carb chicken recipes are sure to keep you full when you’re reducing your carb intake.
- Eat enough fibre: Another nutrient to prioritise is fibre, as it helps keep your gut and digestion healthy. We recommend consuming 30g of daily fibre to reap its full benefits.
- Make simple swaps: One of the best ways to follow a low carb diet is to make some simple switches that work for you. Finding alternatives to your favourite foods, like ‘courgetti’ instead of spaghetti or cauliflower rice instead of white rice, will make a new diet more enjoyable and easier to stick to.
- Have good back ups: On busy days, the most convenient food option is often loaded with carbohydrates, like sandwiches or cereal bars. Try instead reaching for protein shakes like these, or batch-cooking healthy meals to reheat later.
The Fast 800 Programme houses hundreds of recipes that support a healthy low carb diet. To give you a taste, below are a few of our favourite low carb chicken recipes.
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Low Carb Chicken Recipes
Creamy Lemon Chicken
This indulgent dish is the perfect single-serving weekday dinner. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and contains 30g of protein per portion to keep you full all evening. Avoid spiking your blood sugars by pairing it with low carb veggies like broccoli and courgette.
Spicy Chicken Bowl with Kimchi
This Asian-fusion dish is here to provide you with 8.2g of gut-loving fibre, keeping your digestion healthy and happy. It also boasts 32g of protein, while containing just 8g of carbs, making this an ideal keto-friendly, low carb chicken recipe.
Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken
If there’s a healthy dish that feels naughty, it’s this cheesy mozzarella-topped chicken. Containing a whopping 36.8g of protein per portion, and 21g of healthy fats, this dish will keep you satisfied until your next meal. It’s been a favourite of our Programme members for a long time, and with good reason.
Another popular low carb chicken recipe from our Programme is this prosciutto wrapped chicken on a bed of fibrous spinach. Prosciutto is a low calorie alternative to bacon and perfectly pairs with chicken. Together they make this keto-friendly dish that contains just 1g of carbs, while providing 45.7g of protein in each serving.
Parmesan-crumbed Baked Chicken
If you’re following a low carb diet but find yourself craving fried food, this low carb chicken recipe has you covered. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have crispy, cheesy-topped chicken breasts which make up 47.9g of your daily protein in each portion, while containing absolutely 0g of carbs.
To discover more delicious low carb chicken recipes, sign up for your 7-day free trial of our Programme here. There you’ll find countless recipes, handy shopping lists and guided meal plans including The Fast 800 Keto plan. Plus, many more resources to make sure you thrive on a low carb diet, so get started today!
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