If you're on a low-carb diet [1], but you ran out of meal-prep ideas [2] months ago, you've come to the right place. Going low-carb is an effective way to lose weight [3], and can even help lower your blood sugar [4], but if your meals are more dull than delicious, you aren't likely to stick with it for long.
Instead of the same old chicken and broccoli, we've rounded up low-carb meal-prep recipes that bring a little something extra to the dinner (or lunch) table. Each of these meals has knockout flavours and a variety of proteins and veggies, while still helping you stay on track with your goals.
Chicken Salad
This creamy, crunchy, fruity chicken salad makes six servings and can be served over greens or on a piece of whole-grain bread [5] to keep things from getting boring.
Get the recipe: chicken salad [6]
Citrus Chicken Salad
If you're obsessed with Trader Joe's [7], you'll love this copycat version of the store's citrus chicken salad. One batch will take care of lunch for most of the week.
Get the recipe: citrus chicken salad [8]
Lemon Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
Sure, you could bake boring chicken breasts, but adding a little seasoning takes no time at all and will make your meals so much better. These mighty drumsticks are covered in lemon, parsley, butter, salt, and pepper; serve with salad or roasted vegetables to make it a meal.
Get the recipe: lemon garlic chicken drumsticks [9]