Barbeque Chicken Salad

The recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

8 oz (226 g) chicken breast, diced into small cubes
2 Tbsp (30 g) keto-friendly BBQ sauce
1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt
4 cups (120 g) chopped romaine or mixed greens
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 avocado, diced
1/4 cup (40 g) pickled onions
1 Tbsp (10 g) sunflower seeds

For the Dressing
1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl toss the chicken with BBQ sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken for about 5 minutes until cooked through and lightly caramelized. 

Place the lettuce or greens in a salad bowl, then top with the cherry tomatoes, avocado, pickled onions, and sunflower seeds.

Add the BBQ chicken on top.

Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice to make a simple dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle over the salad. Serve immediately. 

Nutritional breakdown per serving. Recipe makes 2 servings

405 Calories
29g Protein
29g Fat
4g Fiber
9g Total Carbs
5g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.