Chicken isn’t just one of the best foods to eat on a ketogenic diet. It’s also one of the best foods to eat in general.
Chicken is very easy to cook, and you can use different cuts of chicken meat such as chicken breast, wings, drumsticks, legs, an thighs to make many delicious dish.
Chicken Nutrition Facts and Benefits
Along with being low in fat and carbs, chicken is a great source of protein, which is needed for the maintenance of muscles, cells, joints, and tissues. Research shows that protein helps reduce hunger, keeps weight off, and even lower blood pressure (1, 2).
Additionally, eating chicken is associated with a reduced risk of developing obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. One study even found that white meat of poultry is moderately effective at protecting you against cancer (3).
Chicken isn’t known for being high in vitamins and minerals, but it does contain some minerals and B vitamins. Unlike plant-based foods, research shows that the B vitamins in meat do not diminish while cooking.
A 100-gram serving of roasted chicken breast contains the following (4):
- 165 calories
- 3.5 grams of fat
- 0 grams of carbs
- 31 grams of protein
- 1.04 mg of iron
- 74 mg of sodium
- B vitamins such as niacin, vitamin B6, and pantothenic acid
One of the biggest benefits of chicken is that the type of fat it contains is very healthy. Research shows that chicken contains high amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids and only a third of the total fat is saturated fat.
When compared to other types of meat, chicken contains a high amount of polyunsaturated fats. These are mostly found in the skin and may include omega 6 and arachidonic acid.
Chicken that is fed vegetable feed is also a good source of alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, which is a precursor of omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce inflammation and keep your brain and heart healthy (5, 6, 7).
Our Top Low Carb Chicken Dishes You Can Try
Here’s a list of easy and delicious low-carb chicken dishes you can make. Simply click on each item below for full recipe:
Keto Chicken Drumstick Recipes
Instant Pot Ginger Chicken Drumsticks
Baked Almond Parmesan Chicken Drumsticks
Sichuan Dry Rub Chicken Drumsticks
Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Mustard and Garlic
Keto Chicken Thigh and Leg Recipes
Instant Pot Fall-Off-The-Bone Chicken Thighs
Oven Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Teriyaki Chicken Thighs with Broccoli
Baked Chicken Thighs with Bacon Mushroom Sauce
Tandoori Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Keto Whole Chicken Recipes
Keto Chicken Wings Recipes
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Wings
Spicy Dry Rub Baked Chicken Wings
Easy and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings
Keto Minced, Ground and Shredded Chicken Recipes
Chicken and Bacon Lettuce Wraps
Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
Classic Greek Moussaka with Eggplant and Chicken
Tasty and Easy Chicken Zucchini Meatballs
Chicken Broccoli Bacon Cheese Patties
Avocado Chicken Salad with Bacon and Egg
Easy Creamy Shredded Chicken with Spinach and Bacon
Buffalo Chicken Totchos with Cauliflower Tater Tots
90 Second Microwave Keto Bread for Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados
Keto Chicken Casserole Recipes
Creamy Chicken Spinach Mushroom Casserole
Mediterranean Pesto Chicken Casserole
Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
Keto Chicken Soup Recipes
Cheesy White Chicken Chili Soup
Keto Crispy Baked and Fried Chicken Recipes
The following dishes are either baked or fried with a low-carb breadcrumb coating which makes it crispy and scrumptious.
Easy Oven Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken Fingers
Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with Flaxseeds
Almond Flour Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel
Fried Chicken Tenders with Almond Flour
Crispy Keto Fried Chicken (Similar to KFC™ Style)
Keto Chicken Breast Recipes
Instant Pot Jalapeno Chicken Casserole
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Taquitos
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Breast
Cilantro Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Hasselback Ricotta Spinach Pesto Chicken
Herb Chicken with Lemon Cauliflower Rice
Baked Cheddar Cheese Garlic Chicken Breast
Chicken and Vegetables Stir Fry
Super Tender and Juicy Baked Chicken Breast
General Tso’s Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice
Garlic Butter Chicken Breast with Steamed Broccoli
Caprese Hasselback Chicken Breast
Chicken and Cheese Lettuce Wraps
Chicken Creamy Lemon Mushroom Sauce with Cauliflower Patties
Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower Rice
Grilled Cheesy Buffalo Chicken
Cheesy Bacon Chicken Caesar Casserole
Pan Fried Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Primavera Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Pan-Fried Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo with Crispy Bacon
Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mushrooms
Chicken Breast Stir-fry with Eggplant, Zucchini and Spinach
Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk
Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Spinach, Tomatoes and Cheese
Grilled Chicken Breast with Lemon, Salt and Pepper
Roasted Pepper Chicken Fillets
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