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Blueberry Chicken Salad

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A salad dressed in a really good extra virgin olive oil with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a handful of fresh blueberries set of this cooked chicken amazingly.

Keto Lemon Blueberry Chicken Salad
Keto Lemon Blueberry Chicken Salad

This blueberry chicken salad sounds interesting. Who knew blueberries would go with Chicken? Or perhaps I am just late to the party. Let’s find out how good (or bad) this one actually is.

Extra virgin olive oil is an incredibly versatile and healthy cooking oil. It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which are considered to be beneficial for heart health, as well as antioxidants that can help protect against chronic diseases. Additionally, extra virgin olive oil has a mild flavour that pairs well with many different dishes. For these reasons and many more, it is a popular choice for cooking. When shopping for extra virgin olive oil, look for labels that specify the type of olives used and their origin. It’s also important to note the “best by” date, as the quality and flavour of the oil can start to decline after that date has passed.

Once opened, extra virgin olive oil should be used within a few months to ensure the best flavour and quality. When cooking with extra virgin olive oil, it is important to note its smoke point. This is the temperature at which the oil begins to smoke and break down, releasing free radicals into your food. For extra virgin olive oil, the smoke point is lower than other types of oil and ranges between 325°F and 375°F. It is best to use extra virgin olive oil for dishes that are cooked at low temperatures or used as a finishing touch on already cooked dishes to preserve its flavour and health benefits.

 

Cooked chicken resting after being fried in a skillet
A pile of cooked chicken waiting to be added to the salad

Blog interesting – chickens

Chicken is one of the most popular meats in the world and is a staple food item in many cultures. The domestication of chickens dates back thousands of years and has seen its use in human diets expand significantly over time. Chickens are relatively easy to raise and have proven to be an efficient source of both protein and eggs. As such, they are widely available and can be found in both commercial and home farming operations. There are several types of chickens that have been developed over the years for specific uses, such as egg-laying, meat production or fighting. These breeds have different characteristics that affect their size and productivity, so it is important to select one appropriate for the needs of the farmer. For example, egg-laying breeds tend to be smaller and have a faster growth rate than meat producing chickens.

 

Blog interesting – blueberries

Blueberries are small, round berries that range in colour from light blue to deep purple. They have a sweet and tart flavour that makes them great for eating both fresh and cooked. Blueberries are also packed with nutrition, containing high levels of vitamins C and K, manganese, fibre, and antioxidants. The origins of blueberries can be traced back to North America, where numerous species of wild blueberry plants are native. In the early 1900s, blueberry cultivation began in earnest with the introduction of commercial varieties of highbush blueberries. Today, these bushes are grown around the world and harvested for their sweet fruit. The best way to enjoy fresh blueberries is to pick them directly from the bush. Wild blueberries are smaller than their cultivated cousins, but they have an intense flavour that many people prefer. If you can’t find fresh wild berries, look for fresh cultivated ones at your local farmers market or grocery store, or frozen one when out of season.

 

So let’s take a look at the recipe for this Blueberry Chicken Salad, and what did we really think of it. Check it out below.

 

Ingredients for a recipe on a chopping board

Keto Lemon Blueberry Chicken Salad

A salad dressed in a really good extra virgin olive oil with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a handful of fresh blueberries set of this cooked chicken amazingly.

Serves

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Total Time20 Mins

Ingredients

  • 10 blueberries or other berries
  • 0.25 medium onion, sliced
  • Large bag of salad leaves (approx. 125g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fres lemon juice
  • 1 large chicken breast (1/2lb) diced
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté the diced chicken breast in 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Toss the cooked chicken with the blueberries, onion slices, salad leaves, olive oil, and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 500
Fats 42g
Protein 27g
Carbs 5g
Net Carbs 2g
What we think

“We had fun with this one. Who knew it would be so difficult getting diced chicken out of a frying pan? And then there was the juicing of a lemon! Well, as a non professional its that little bit harder to do simple things when you’ve got your husband pointing a bloody camera in your face. Anyway, apart from chicken and lemon-gate, this was a nice, simple salad to make. First thing Will said, blueberries and chicken, together? It works. All the flavours combine beautifully. Make sure you do not over cook your chicken, keep it succulent and let it rest a minute or two when you take it out of the frying pan. Will was the chief taster on this one, and he went for a confident 4 out of 5 stars.”

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- Lucy & Will

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