Meal Planning Is Solved With These Crowd-Pleasing Low-Carb Chicken Recipes

The beauty of a low-carb diet is that it's not a fad. Though more extreme versions exist, simply cutting back on carbs — particularly sugar — is not only effective for weight loss, it's also sustainable. Think of it as a healthy lifestyle that will always be relevant.

Whatever your reason for going low-carb, bookmarking recipes can help keep you on track. Start with things like sheet-pan recipes that keep dinnertime easy and meal-prep inspiration to keep work lunches simple. It's always a good idea to master staples like chicken, too, so put these delicious recipes at the top of your list.

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Avocado Chicken Salad
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Avocado Chicken Salad

You can have whole grains on a low-carb diet, but for even fewer carbs, eat the salad with a fork or serve it in a lettuce wrap.

Get the recipe: avocado chicken salad

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Chinese Chicken Edamame Salad
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Chinese Chicken Edamame Salad

Most of the carbs in this dish come from the dressing — swap it out for a lower-carb option, and you've got a great healthy salad.

Get the recipe: Chinese chicken edamame salad

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One-Pan Greek Lemon Chicken
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One-Pan Greek Lemon Chicken

This recipe cuts down on dishes and carbs, thanks to the cauliflower rice.

Get the recipe: one-pan Greek lemon chicken

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Buffalo Chicken Wings
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Buffalo Chicken Wings

These chicken wings are just as good, if not better, than what you'd find in a restaurant, but they don't have any carby breading weighing them down.

Get the recipe: buffalo chicken wings

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Paleo Chicken Marsala
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Paleo Chicken Marsala

This hearty dish is as delicious as traditional chicken marsala but clocks in at less than 20 grams of carbs per serving.

Get the recipe: Paleo chicken marsala

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Sheet-Pan Fajitas
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Sheet-Pan Fajitas

So tasty and ready in just 20 minutes. Serve the filling with low-carb tortillas or cauliflower rice.

Get the recipe: sheet-pan fajitas

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Balsamic Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad
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Balsamic Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad

This chicken dish is beautiful and delicious and low in carbs, to boot. It'll fill you up but won't weigh you down.

Get the recipe: balsamic grilled chicken caprese salad

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Zucchini Noodles With Chicken, Feta, and Spinach Meatballs
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Zucchini Noodles With Chicken, Feta, and Spinach Meatballs

We feel confident everyone will love this flavorful recipe, and no one will even be able to tell it's low-carb.

Get the recipe: zucchini noodles with chicken, feta, and spinach meatballs

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Grilled Chicken Salad
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Grilled Chicken Salad

Swapping out the herb sherry vinaigrette for a lower-carb dressing will make this healthy salad even more virtuous.

Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad

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Indian Chicken Skillet
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Indian Chicken Skillet

This dish is perfect for meal prep — it all comes together in one pan and can be separated out for work lunches. Best of all? It's just eight grams of carbs per serving.

Get the recipe: Indian chicken skillet

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Grilled Chicken Zoodle Bowl
Whitney Bond

Grilled Chicken Zoodle Bowl

Have a hearty, healthy, low-carb meal with this zoodle bowl that has all the flavors of a traditional pasta dish.

Get the recipe: grilled chicken zoodle bowl

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Lemon-Pepper Chicken
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Lemon-Pepper Chicken

Serve this flavorful roasted chicken with a side of green vegetables or a salad.

Get the recipe: lemon-pepper chicken

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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

This chicken salad is delicious in a lettuce wrap and contains virtually no carbs.

Get the recipe: Greek yogurt chicken salad

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