These Chicken Dishes Are Short on Carbs but Not on Flavor — and Perfect For Meal Prep
Meal prep is crucial for getting dinner on the table fast, especially if you're trying to follow a low-carb diet. (Let's face it: there aren't many takeout options that won't sabotage your efforts.) If saving money is part of your motivation for preparing meals at home, you'll need to use every last item in your kitchen — including those chicken breasts at the back of your freezer. But it's easy to fall into a rut, making the same salad or chicken and broccoli again and again. These low-carb chicken ideas will breathe some life back into your meal planning. Keep reading, and make that grocery list.
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Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Hard-Boiled Egg, Chicken, Bacon, Avocado
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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, Asparagus, Lime, Lemon Pepper
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Cauliflower Rice, Broccoli, Chicken Marinated in Olive Oil, Paprika, Cayenne, and Mustard
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Romaine Lettuce, Sour Cream, Chunky Guacamole, Chipotle Chicken
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Cauliflower Rice, Broccoli, Thai Red Curry Chicken
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Chicken, Jalapeño Garlic Mashed Cauliflower, Portobello Mushrooms, Red Bell Pepper, Steamed Carrots
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Chicken Breasts, Goat Cheese, Shredded Cheese, Spinach, Spaghetti Squash
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Kimchi Fried Cauliflower Rice, Sriracha Edamame, Grilled Ginger Chicken Thighs
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Mexican Pulled Chicken Tinga, Ginger Lime Cauliflower Rice, Garlic Green Beans
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Red Onion, Chicken Apple Salad
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Creamy Italian Garlic Sauce, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach, Nutritional Yeast, Chicken Thighs
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Cauliflower Fried Rice, Chicken Sausage, Eggs
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Spaghetti Squash, Broccoli, Pesto Sauce, Nutritional Yeast, Shredded Chicken
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Bell Peppers, Onions, Salsa, Chicken
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Italian Seasoning, Butter, Garlic, Chicken Broth, Lemon Juice, Chicken Breasts
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Greens, Boiled Egg, Bell Peppers, Avocado Cilantro Ranch Dressing, Chicken Breast
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Red Bell Pepper, Carrot, Red Cabbage, Peanuts, Spring Onion, Thai Dressing, Chicken Breast
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Cauliflower Rice, Okra, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Andouille Sausages, Chicken Thighs
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Brussels Sprouts, Cheese, Honey Mustard-Glazed Chicken Breast
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Cauliflower Risotto, Broccoli, Asparagus, Baked Chicken
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