20 Low-Carb High-Protein Chicken Recipes

If you’re looking for meals that are both filling and waistline-friendly, chicken is one of the best options. It’s naturally high in protein, versatile, and can be cooked a hundred different ways without adding unnecessary carbs. Below are 20 delicious recipes that are perfect for anyone following a low-carb lifestyle.

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1. Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Season thighs with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, then place chicken skin-side down.
3. Cook 7–8 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through.

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2. Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp rosemary
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Mix marinade and coat chicken. Let sit 30 minutes.
2. Grill 6 minutes per side until done.

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3. Chicken Alfredo Zoodles

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• 2 zucchini, spiralized
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves

Instructions

1. Cook chicken in butter until golden.
2. Add garlic, cream, and parmesan; simmer.
3. Toss in zucchini noodles just before serving.

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4. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded chicken
• ½ cup buffalo sauce
• Romaine lettuce leaves
• ½ cup blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

1. Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce.
2. Spoon into lettuce leaves and top with cheese.

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5. Chicken Fajita Bowls (No Rice)

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

1. Sauté chicken with chili powder until cooked.
2. Add peppers and onions, cook until softened.
3. Serve in bowls with avocado or sour cream.

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6. Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken cutlets
• 1 cup grated parmesan
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Dip chicken in egg, then parmesan mixture.
2. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes until golden.

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7. Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup parmesan
• 1 cup spinach
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions

1. Cook chicken in skillet, remove.
2. Add cream, parmesan, spinach, and tomatoes.
3. Return chicken and simmer 5 minutes.

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8. Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 4 cups coleslaw mix
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp ginger

Instructions

1. Cook chicken until browned.
2. Add coleslaw, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger.
3. Stir-fry until cabbage is tender.

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9. Pesto Chicken with Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 4 tbsp pesto
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

1. Spread pesto over chicken.
2. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
3. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

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10. Chicken Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 2 avocados, cubed
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup red onion

Instructions

1. Mix chicken, avocado, onion.
2. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.

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11. Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• 3 cups cauliflower rice
• 2 eggs, scrambled
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 cup peas and carrots

Instructions

1. Cook chicken until browned.
2. Add cauliflower rice, peas, carrots, and soy sauce.
3. Stir in scrambled eggs.

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12. Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup spinach
• ½ cup feta cheese

Instructions

1. Cut pocket in each breast, stuff with spinach and feta.
2. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.

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13. Chicken Piccata

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, halved
• 3 tbsp butter
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp capers

Instructions

1. Cook chicken in butter.
2. Add broth, lemon, and capers.
3. Simmer until sauce reduces.

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14. Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 2 cups steamed broccoli
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Mix chicken, broccoli, cream, and cheese in casserole dish.
2. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

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15. Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Ingredients

• 2 chicken thighs, seasoned with cumin, paprika, garlic
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 tbsp tahini sauce

Instructions

1. Grill chicken, slice thin.
2. Serve with cucumber, tomato, and tahini.

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16. Baked Greek Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp oregano
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Coat chicken with yogurt, oregano, lemon.
2. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.

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17. Chicken Chili (Low-Carb)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 tbsp chili powder

Instructions

1. Cook chicken until browned.
2. Add tomatoes, pepper, and chili powder.
3. Simmer 20 minutes.

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18. Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 bell peppers
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup mozzarella
• ½ cup tomato sauce

Instructions

1. Mix chicken with sauce and cheese.
2. Stuff into peppers.
3. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

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19. Chicken Bacon Ranch Skillet

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 4 slices bacon, crumbled
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• ½ cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Cook bacon, remove.
2. Cook chicken in bacon fat.
3. Add ranch, cheese, and bacon back in.

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20. BBQ Chicken Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 2 zucchinis, halved and hollowed
• 1 cup shredded chicken
• ½ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
• ½ cup mozzarella

Instructions

1. Mix chicken with BBQ sauce.
2. Stuff into zucchini halves.
3. Top with cheese, bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

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✅ These 20 chicken recipes are easy, satisfying, and perfect for low-carb, high-protein eating.