So you want some low-carb chicken recipes for faster fat loss. Great, you’ve landed on the right page!
Chicken is one of the best sources of high-quality protein that is naturally low in fat and carbohydrates. It’s also up there with the most readily available proteins being trumped by Eggs, Cows Milk, Fish, and Beef. Apart from eggs and fish the others are either high in fats or sugars.
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If you are trying to lose body fat there’s often a lot of emphasis on eggs, fish, chicken, and turkey for their high protein to low-fat ratio.
Like many of my clients, fish is off the menu and they don’t want to eat eggs all day so chicken becomes a must. However, if you have tried eating chicken twice a day seven days a week you’ll know it can become very boring, and getting excited about what’s for dinner soon disappears.
Until now that is! We’ve found seven of our favorite, delicious low-carb chicken recipes to help you stay on track so you reach your weight loss goals.
Let’s get started. One thing to remember, if the recipe has wraps, rice, potatoes or any other carbohydrate just remove it and add extra vegetables or salad. Most of these should be free from carbohydrates. Be foodwise!
1. One pot Chicken Teriyaki and Zoodles
This paleo-friendly chicken recipe makes zucchini noodles more exciting. Prepped and ready within 30 minutes. If you like teriyaki then you’ll love this as it’s very low in calories whilst being high in protein. There’s even an easy-to-follow video.
Get the recipe here.
2. One Pan Chicken Pesto and veggies
Prepare this delightful basil pesto chicken and vegetable dish with just one pan, a handful of common ingredients, and approximately 20 minutes of your time. It ranks among the most succulent chicken breast recipes I’ve experimented with, boasting incredible flavors.
Get the recipe here.
3. Italian Herb Bruschetta chicken
We covered a similar one to this in our 7-Day Clean Eating Plan. This one is slightly different but equally as good. Just chicken fresh tomato salsa and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. So very easy yet tasty. Serve with a side salad to top it off.
Get the recipe here.
4. Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Zucchini
This one is a slight cheat as it uses a mix of bread crumbs and parmesan cheese to create a coating for the chicken but it still falls into a low-carb meal with less than 5g of carbs. So depending on how strict you want to be this is one tasty chicken meal. Again it’s a very simple recipe all in one pan! You can’t go wrong.
Get the recipe here.
5. One Pan Balsamic Chicken And Vegetables
Don’t let the name put you off this is a great recipe to try, very low in fat and carbs. If you’re not a fan of balsamic or want to reduce your sugar intake then cut the balsamic down or use some other seasoning like cajun.
Get the recipe here.
6. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
If chicken fajitas weren’t easy enough anyway you can bake it all in one hit! Most of the calories from fajitas come from the wraps and sauces. Just hold the wraps and use the salad or some lettuce leaves instead.
Get the recipe here.
7. Grilled Chili Cilantro Lime Chicken
This recipe gives the chicken a sweet, salty, spicy, and sour taste which goes excellently with salads. Try it with a fresh leafy salad and use the juices from the chicken recipe for added flavor.
Get the recipe here.
Start enjoying your meals, they don’t all have to be boring and tasteless. All you need to do is watch out for sauces that contain high amounts of sugar or fats.
For even more healthy recipes like these and more chicken recipes see our 40 healthy recipes for weight loss.
Luke
Hey there, I’m Luke, and I’ve been immersed in the fitness world since 2007. From gym floors to running my own personal training business, I’ve seen it all. My journey led me to study Sports Science at university, where I deepened my understanding of the science behind exercise.
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