11. Shawarma Chicken Bowls With Basil-Lemon Vinaigrette
Shawarma is a Middle-Eastern style of cooking that usually requires the roasting of meats or chickens on a vertical spit. While this low-carb chicken recipe does not require the same cooking method, the results turn out a chicken with a similar Middle-Eastern flair. This chicken is flavored with lemon, garlic, cumin, cloves, curry, and coriander to achieve its spicy essence. Served over greens and topped with a dressing that is over-the-top, this is one salad you will want to eat again and again.
12. One Pan Garlic Ranch Chicken And Veggies
One advantage to this meal is that the simple preparation requires only the use of one pan. That means easy prep and easy clean up! Your chicken and vegetables are all arranged on a single baking sheet for ease of later clean up. Best of all, this garlic ranch chicken dish is one of the low-carb chicken recipes that is packed with a variety of flavors and textures. A filling winter meal, the root vegetables satisfy your body’s extra need for vitamins and antioxidants during the colder months. However, don’t let the weather discourage you from making this dish anytime of year!
13. Pf Chang’S Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Using ground chicken, this lettuce wrap is a copycat recipe from the popular P.F. Chang’s restaurant. You can make this delicious wrap at home in less than 20 minutes and it will meet or exceed your expectations in taste and ease of preparation. This essentially carb-free chicken dish makes a foolproof lunch or dinner that almost anyone can put together, and it’s even a great option to serve when company comes over. Forget going out to a restaurant for dinner when you can easily make this at home!
14. Chicken, Asparagus And Bacon Skillet
Is it better with bacon? Of course it will be. Bacon added to the pan when cooking the chicken adds flavor as well as a complexity to this chicken recipe. The carb-free chicken becomes a Paleo-friendly main meal idea when tender, green asparagus and summer squash are added to the mix. Additionally, the crisp, cooked asparagus and squash add vital nutrients as well as necessary dietary fiber to this lovely chicken entrée for a pleasurable eating experience. A complete meal that will definitely knock your socks off.
15. Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Pulled Chicken
Slow cookers are not just for winter stews, but rather perfect for summer meals as they do all of the cooking without heating up your house. Pulled chicken with fresh garden tomatoes and equally fresh basil makes a perfect summertime treat with none of the fuss. Balsamic vinegar and garlic keep the chicken moist and super flavorful while the tomatoes and basil add a fresh, light feel. This is a great way to use any extra tomatoes your garden may producing as well. Served alongside some fresh or steamed vegetables, this low calorie chicken is a great choice if you have an excess of tomatoes growing in your garden.
16. Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Chopped
Chopped salads have become all the rage in the Northeast these days. Maybe it is because all of the ingredients are so easy to mix together when all of them are chopped. Nevertheless, this chopped chicken salad over Romaine Lettuce, bacon, bleu cheese, avocado and tomatoes is a wonderful combination and a great choice for a low-carb diet. With many different items in each forkful, is as colorful as it is zesty and has an endless number of options you can try to switch the meal up. It makes a great lunch or dinner option.
17. Chicken With Mustard Cream Sauce
While yellow mustard is the most popular type of mustard in the United States, this recipe calls for Dijon mustard, which contains white wine in addition to its other ingredients. Dijon mustard lovers will enjoy the creamy mustard sauce that covers the chicken in this savory recipe. Additionally, it is easy to prepare, even as a weeknight dinner. Containing no sugar, mustard is one of the valuable low-carb foods available and a great asset to this dish. All the flavor of this chicken will have you licking your lips.
18. Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad With Buffalo Deviled Eggs
This classic Cobb Salad has a zesty Buffalo-style twist. The traditional Cobb salad ingredients of Romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, feta cheese, and bacon are still present. The twist comes with spicy Buffalo chicken breasts and the Buffalo devilled eggs- so much buffalo flavor in one dish!. Both add zip and zing to this salad for a lunch or dinner meal that can’t be beat. Add any dressing you desire, but a mixture of ranch and Buffalo sauce is a tasty preference. You’ll never go back to a regular cobb salad again!
19. Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Chicken
Here’s a low-carb chicken entrée that is fancy enough for company, but it is also very easy to prepare. Butterflied chicken breast is filled with rich guacamole, rolled, and wrapped in bacon. The bacon helps keep the guacamole inside as it is grilled or pan seared until the bacon is crispy and delicious. The combined flavors meld into a creamy goodness you will want to make frequently. For an extra special treat, add cheese on top and let it melt into a gooey temptation (this is a must!).
20. Chicken In A Creamy Parmesan And Sundried Tomato Sauce
Everyone loves a dish that is easy to prepare and comes together in one pot. This one fits the bill perfectly as it will take less than 30 minutes to prepare. Also versatile, this low calorie chicken can be served over rice or quinoa, cut up and tossed with pasta, or served by itself with a side of veggies. The sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese give this entrée a burst of flavor while the heavy cream gives it a richness that is second to none. This doesn’t taste at all like a diet chicken but it is definitely low carb!
