This healthy salad brings a taste of the Orient to your lunch table and is inspired by some popular pan-Asian restaurants.
Chicken, avocado and spinach are the healthy powerhouse ingredients that form the basis of this healthy ketogenic recipe. If you are following a ketogenic diet, it is important to maintain your levels of healthy fats, while keeping carbohydrate intake low. Avocado, coconut oil and almonds are all great sources of healthy fat and should be go-to ingredients for anyone on a keto diet.
Serves 2
Ingredients
110g chicken breast
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon coconut oil
4 cups fresh spinach
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup bean sprouts
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 avocado
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Method
Season a chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper.
Add coconut oil to a large frying pan over medium heat. When the oil is melted, add the chicken breast. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side. The chicken is done when the centre is no longer pink. Set the chicken to the side when done.
Add the spinach, onion, bean sprouts, almonds, avocado, lime juice, sea salt, black pepper, sesame seeds, and sesame oil to a large mixing bowl.
Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Mix the salad and top with chopped chicken breast
Nutritional Value (per serving)
Fat: 41g
Net Carbs: 6g
Protein: 20g
Total Calories: 472 Calories