Add some crunch to your lunch with this Chia and Dill Chicken Salad recipe! Only 1 carb per serving and so ridiculously tasty!
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I’ve recently discovered chia seeds and have fallen in love with their little crunch! I know, as usual I’m late to the game. People have been toting the benefits of chia for quite some time and I’m now just jumping on board. Chia has a ton of fiber. One ounce of chia (24.8 grams) has 12 carbs, but 10 of those are fiber, which makes for 2 net carbs! Plus, one ounce is over two tablespoons (I measured) and I doubt you or I will eat that much in a day. So chia is a fun way to get a low carb crunch.
I bought the chia seeds from the bulk bins at Sprouts, but I’ve seen them everywhere, including Costco and of course on Amazon.
You can read more of the benefits from chia seeds in this article from Harvard University.
Chicken salad is one of my favorite things to eat, especially when I am ravenous after a tough workout. It can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge, or mixed together very quickly. Fresh dill is a must and I always add minced garlic. The other day I decided to add two teaspoons of chia seeds when I made it and it was the best thing I’ve done in a while. The chia added a fun crunch and of course fiber!
If you are making the chicken salad ahead of time, add the chia right before serving, otherwise the chia seeds absorbs water and get slimy.
I always eat my chia and dill chicken salad with veggies, but you can eat it with cloud bread or low carb crackers too!

Chia and Dill Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh dill
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chia seed
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine ingredients in a bowl and serve immediately. If making ahead of time, add the chia right before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 125.2Total Fat: 7.8gSaturated Fat: 1.2gUnsaturated Fat: 5.6gCholesterol: 42.6mgSodium: 73.1mgCarbohydrates: 1.1gFiber: 0.9gProtein: 13.4g
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Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
Thursday 28th of June 2018
Looks really tasty! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party - hope to see you next week too!
Amy
Sunday 24th of June 2018
I love dill and chia seeds. This salad sounds and looks delicious. Thank you for sharing at Happiness is Homemade.
Ifeoluwa
Sunday 24th of June 2018
I've never really tried Chia Seeds! I've heard so much about them. This looks so good
Linh
Sunday 24th of June 2018
I haven't tried this dish before. It looks yummy by the way. I will definitely put this recipe into practice!
Lisa
Saturday 23rd of June 2018
Yum this looks so good and easy enough to make! Ill have to try this!