Servings: 2 servings
Net Carbs: 8.5g
This keto chicken salad stands out with warm pesto chicken over crisp chopped vegetables, giving you a fresh low-carb lunch or light dinner that is light, colorful, and full of flavor.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil Extra virgin
- 1/2 cup (120 g) Pesto sauce
- 2 cups (120 g) Iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup (40 g) green onions
- 1/2 cup (70 g) bell pepper
- 1 cup (150 g) Cucumber
- 1 cup (150 g) tomatoes
Instructions
Pesto Chicken
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces.8 oz chicken breasts
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring now and then, until the outside is no longer pink and starts turning white.
- Add the pesto sauce and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring to coat the chicken, until it is fully cooked through.1/2 cup Pesto sauce
- The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Set the pesto chicken aside for a minute.
Salad
- Rinse the lettuce, green onions, bell pepper, cucumber, and tomatoes in cold water.2 cups Iceberg lettuce , 1/2 cup green onions, 1/2 cup bell pepper, 1 cup Cucumber, 1 cup tomatoes
- Chop the vegetables and add them to a large bowl.
- Optional: If desired, season the vegetables with salt, black pepper, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.
Assemble
- Spoon the pesto chicken over the vegetables.
- Finish with fresh basil leaves or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For the best flavor and texture, cook the chicken fresh and serve it slightly warm over the cold salad vegetables.
- If you are making this keto chicken salad ahead, keep the pesto chicken and chopped vegetables separate until serving so the salad stays crisp.
- Rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken works for a faster version, but freshly cooked chicken gives you the nicest pesto coating.
- For homemade pesto, use my Keto Pesto Sauce Recipe.
- Serve with keto cottage cheese bread rolls if you want a more filling meal with extra protein.
Nutrition Per 1 Serving
Serving: 1servings | Calories: 449.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Net Carbs: 8.5g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 31.4g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 7.2g
Recipe Link:
https://coachrallyrus.com/keto-recipes/chicken-pesto-salad/
By Rally Rus | Easy Keto Recipes & High Protein Low Carb Meals
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