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Preparation Time
10 minutesBaking Time
15-18 minutesDifficulty Rating
1Health Level
4Serves
2
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast, 1 portion(s) (200 g)
- Celery, 1 stalk, large (11"-12" long) (64 g)
- Mustard, 1 tablespoon (18 g)
- Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup (108 g)
- Walnuts, shelled, 1/4 cup (28 g)
- Dill, 1 portion(s) (15 g)
- Table salt, 1/2 teaspoon (3 g)
- Romaine Lettuce, 4 leaf outer (112 g)
- Cucumber, 1 Cucumber (200 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees and spray a baking pan with non-stick cooking spray
- Wash, trim and cut the celery. Cut the walnuts in small crumbles. Slice the cucumber.
- Bake the chicken breast for about 15-18 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Once cooled, cut it in pieces.
- In a bowl, combine celery, mustard, mayonnaise and salt. Mix well.
- Add the chicken and the cucumber to the bowl and toss.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
- Before serving, add the walnuts, fresh dill and lettuce leaves to garnish.
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Hi, I’m wondering if I missed lunch today, can I eat the entire above recipe even if it’s 2 servings? Thank you.
Hi, Icewater. If your system can handle it (stomach, kidneys, etc.), sure. It is recommended not to go to sleep too soon after.
Hi. Can I use the can chicken breast? Or do I have to boil or bake it myself.
Hi, Kolor24. Sure. Try to find a type is as few as possible additives, and do leave out the salt in the recipe.
What can i use in place of the mayo?
Hi, jenlwallace02. Tahini is a great substitute.
Could I use sour cream instead of mayo?
Thanks!
Hi, lagreenlee. Sour cream is an excellent substitute.
What does it mean health level 4? Sorry it could be a dull question but I am very new to this.
Hi, Karol07. It means that it is nearly the best on a scale from 1-5.
If i use dark meat chicken (thighs) instead of breast will that throw me too far off track for this meal?
Hi, NIKKYD. Quite the opposite! Dark meat is higher in fat, so it’s even more keto-supportive. No worries.
What can I use in the place of the celery and dill ?
Hi, NIKKYD. In place of the celery, you can use any very-low-carbohydrate vegetable suitable for cooking, including green leafies, zucchini, turnip, and green onions, as well as mushrooms. In place of dill, you can use any herb you want.
Can you use Miracle Whip…or is there a recommendation for Mayo?
Hi, SLIMTA. We recommend a mayonnaise based on olive oil and/or flaxseed oil.
Does the chicken breast need to remain unseasoned? Or can you use any type of seasoning?
Hi, SLIMTA. Any type of herb and spice is welcome.
Would it be ok if I made the chicken salad without the lettuce and cucumber. How would it effect the plan if my carbs were a little lower. Is there a big difference leaving them out of this dish?
Hi, Kya1. The only disadvantage here would be the reduction in nutrients and fiber, but it won’t negatively affect ketosis.
Would it be ok to add avocado
Hi, Puro. Yes – you just need to reduce the amount of another ingredient. For example:
– to add 1/2 cup of avocado, reduce the mayonnaise to 1/3 cup.
What can I use other then walnuts/ nuts in general, allergic to them.
Hi, Sharnie. If you aren’t allergic to seeds, you can use those (pumpkin seeds would be great here). If seeds are also out, then you can try cut up avocado (3/4 cup for the recipe) or an ounce of uncured bacon made into bits.
Can I use a few grapes?
Hi, Dm0716. Yes, you can add up to 8 grapes per serving without it making much difference.
I don’t like cucumbers. What eles can I use ?
Hi, anauphold. You can substitute with celery, radishes, turnips, kohlrabi, or other types of greens like arugula (rocket), watercress, baby greens, spinach, or other types of lettuce.
Can I boil the chicken?
Hi, CynScott. Sure, you can boil the chicken.
You have mayonnaise twice –
In a bowl, combine celery, mayonnaise, mustard, mayonnaise and salt. Mix well.
Hi, SooZQ. Fixed. Thanks! 🙂
Would it be ok to add blueberries and cranberries, onion and celery ?
Hi, Melinda. Yes, but be careful that the berries don’t have added sugar. Try to keep the added amounts to under 1/4 cup each, in order to preserve the keto potential of the recipe.