By The next photo was taken on the same day, so it’s similarly bad. I’m Kristina LaRue, RDN , Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. Here on L&Z, I share healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m a fan of adding veggies to everything and recipes that make mom life easier. Simply swap out the bacon and shrimp for some walnuts to add some crunch, and replace the chicken with chickpeas! This chick swap will add some plant-based protein and dietary fiber.
At the base of each Spicy Southwest Salad is a fresh bed of mixed greens, topped with grape tomatoes, a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, and a zesty combination of poblano chiles, red bell peppers, roasted corn and black beans. Each salad is served with Seasoned Tortilla Strips, Chili Lime Pepitas, Creamy Salsa dressing or 2 packets of Jalapeño Salsa for an option with fewer calories (or guest’s choice of dressing). This is moderately low carb unless you also omit the joanna gaines cheese ball four grape tomatoes which add 7 g net carbs. Otherwise it comes with grilled spicy chicken breast, chopped Romaine lettuce and baby greens, shredded red cabbage and carrots, four grape tomatoes, and a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. Stay keto at Chick-fil-A with a classic Cobb Salad. It comes with grilled chicken served on a fresh bed of mixed greens, a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, crumbled bacon, sliced hard-boiled egg, and grape tomatoes.
Along with the Original Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets, and Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries, there are also healthy options on the Chick-Fil-A menu, including fresh salads that are full of plant-based whole foods and are delicious. There are some low carb dipping sauces and salad dressings at Chick-Fil-A that help add fat, calories, and flavor to your orders. I forgot to order their Creamy Buffalo Ranch sauce as I was intending, so I mixed my own dipping sauce at home using ranch dressing and Frank’s Red Hot. I let my food sit too long before eating it and the fried nuggets cooled off and got a little chewy. You might be thinking that this is an odd choice for my top spot. However, omit the hash browns and this becomes a low carb breakfast bowl with scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and three chopped chicken nuggets (3-4g net carbs).
To make this egg white grill keto, you need to ditch the English muffin, which leaves you with a piece of grilled chicken featuring a hint of citrus topped with egg whites and American cheese. Keeping it keto at Chick-fil-A for breakfast is surprisingly so easy thanks to their scramble bowl breakfast offerings. Simply ask for no hash browns in your bowl and you’re good to go! I try and stick with the grilled fillet or sausage to keep it super low carb.
For comparison, the same size order of regular nuggets contains 11 grams of carbs. “At 320 calories, this hefty sandwich is a filling yet reasonable option for lunch or dinner,” say Muras and Young. But they add that, like most fast-food items, it’s high in sodium, at 800 milligrams. The grilled sandwich is low in fat and provides 30 grams of mostly lean protein. Diners can reduce calories by asking for a plain bun and pair the sandwich with a side salad with fat-free Honey Mustard Dressing or Light Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing for a total of 480 to 500 total calories. I’m not usually one for low fat dressings, but TBH, this salad is already filled with healthy fats.
But the sausage patty adds more fat and calories to your meal than bacon, so it’s a more satisfying and macro-conscious order. While we love a flaky biscuit as much as the next person, ordering this bacon breakfast sammie without it will save you 37 grams of total carbs and keep your morning meal keto-diet friendly. No need to ask Alexa for “cobb salad near me” when you can make this epic cobb salad recipe at home! Plus you’ll get the health benefits of eating cobb salad without the unhealthy cobb salad ingredients you’ll find at restaurants. Without the multigrain bun, you’ll save 38 grams total carbs, making the grilled chicken club an easy way to order keto at Chick-Fil-A.
Chick-Fil-A is the gold standard by which other fast food restaurants are measured. They are #1 in revenue per store for fast food chains, bringing in $2.85 million per location. If you want to add tons of flavor to your dish without all the added sugar, try the zesty buffalo sauce.
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