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Since chicken is extremely low-carb, most of the salads at Chicken Salad Chick are also keto-friendly. A single scoop (4 oz) contains anywhere between 0-10g of net carbs depending on your selection. As long as you avoid bread, crackers, and desserts, you are good to go!
This article talks about the best keto-ordering strategies for Chicken Salad Chick. In the end, I’ll also share a detailed carb guide containing each menu item.
So let’s begin!
For Southerners, the chicken salad is an all-time staple – whether it’s lunchtime, party time, or when you are in a mood for some light snack.
Well, who doesn’t love chicken salad?
Chicken Salad Chick brings you a much healthier alternative to junk food, that’s also lower in carbs! They have all shades of chicken salad including nutty, fruity, and spicy flavors.
The company uses fresh ingredients and make all of their flavors from scratch every morning. That’s quite a relief from the highly processed foods we get in fast-food restaurants!
If you are on a ketogenic diet, Chicken Salad Chick is a food heaven for you! They literally have zero-carb salads that you can devour until your appetite gives up (e.g. Classic Carol).
Here are the top 5 Keto-Friendly salads in order of their carb count (per 4 oz. scoop):
Note: The crackers on the side can be really tempting. But it’s a major carb disaster and you should avoid them at all costs.
A keto diet caps your daily carb limit to 20-25g carbs. That’s why Chicken Salad Chick comes in handy for all your untimely cravings. You can have multiple scoops of the shredded salads and still get away with just 4-5g net carbs!
What’s inside: Chicken Breast, Buffalo Sauce, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Bacon, Celery, Carrot, Red Grapes, Salt, Pepper
Nutrition (per scoop): 390 Calories, 35g Fat, 1g Total Carbs, 1g Fiber, 0g Sugar, 13g Protein, 0g Net carbs
What’s inside: All white meat, shredded chicken, finely minced celery, mayonnaise, & secret seasoning.
Nutrition (per scoop): 400 Calories, 35g Fat, 0g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugar, 16g Protein, 0g Net carbs
What’s inside: Chicken breasts, onion, celery ribs, dill, mayonnaise, salt, pepper
Nutrition (per scoop): 380 Calories, 33g Fat, 1g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugar, 15g Protein, 1g Net carbs
What’s inside: An onion-lover’s delight! The only one with onions
Nutrition (per scoop): 370 Calories, 32g Fat, 2g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 1g Sugar, 15g Protein, 2g Net carbs
What’s inside: A refreshing blend of Fuji apples, seedless grapes, & pineapple.
Nutrition (per scoop): 370 Calories, 32g Fat, 0g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugar, 15g Protein, 0g Net carbs
Nutrition (per scoop): 440 Calories, 38g Fat, 1g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugar, 19g Protein, 1g Net carbs
What’s inside: This flavor powerhouse is a combination of buffalo sauce, ranch, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños, & Sriracha!
Nutrition (per scoop): 380 Calories, 33g Fat, 1g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugar, 14g Protein, 1g Net carbs
What’s inside: Chopped pecans, fresh basil, & lemon.
Nutrition (per scoop): 390 Calories, 35g Fat, 1g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugar, 15g Protein, 1g Net carbs
Nutrition (per scoop): 370 Calories, 32g Fat, 4g Total Carbs, 1g Fiber, 3g Sugar, 12g Protein, 3g Net carbs
Nutrition (per scoop): 420 Calories, 37g Fat, 4g Total Carbs, 1g Fiber, 1g Sugar, 15g Protein, 3g Net carbs
What’s inside: A zesty blend of ranch, bacon, & shredded cheddar cheese
Nutrition (per scoop): 450 Calories, 41g Fat, 1g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 1g Sugar, 17g Protein, 1g Net carbs
Pimento Cheese & More
What’s inside: A blend of freshly grated sharp cheddar & pepper jack cheeses combined with just a smidge of our creamy house dressing.
Nutrition (per scoop): 570 Calories, 52g Fat, 2g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugar, 24g Protein, 2g Net carbs
What’s inside: A blend of freshly grated sharp cheddar & pepper jack cheeses combined with jalapeños & just a smidge of our creamy house dressing.
Nutrition (per scoop): 560 Calories, 52g Fat, 2g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugar, 23g Protein, 2g Net carbs
What’s inside: A classic egg salad with eggs, sweet pickles, mustard & mayonnaise.
Nutrition (per scoop): 250 Calories, 18g Fat, 5g Total Carbs, 0g Fiber, 5g Sugar, 12g Protein, 5g Net carbs
Green Salads
What’s inside: Your choice of any scoop, served atop a bed of our spring lettuce blend with grape tomatoes & cucumbers.
Nutrition(4 oz, with Classic Carole): 430 Calories, 35g Fat, 9g Total Carbs, 3g Fiber, 3g Sugar, 19g Protein, 6g Net carbs
What’s inside: Fresh broccoli florets tossed in a sweet vinegar-based dressing with shredded mozzarella & cheddar cheeses, topped with crispy bacon.
Nutrition (4 oz): 170 Calories, 13g Fat, 10g Total Carbs, 2g Fiber, 7g Sugar, 6g Protein, 8g Net carbs
The best part about Chicken Salad Chick is that you can fully customize your salads. And that’s what makes it so much more appealing on keto!
You have complete control over what goes on your plate. Want some cheese on your Classic Carol salad? You got it. Want to add some bacon slices? They’ve got you covered.
Here’s a list of all the toppings along with their net carbs:
Related: Bojangles Low-Carb Menu
Gourmet Soups
Nutrition (Cup): 200 Calories, 14g Fat, 11g Total Carbs, 2g Fiber, 3g Sugar, 9g Protein, 9g Net carbs
Nutrition (Cup): 190 Calories, 12g Fat, 12g Total Carbs, 2g Fiber, 3g Sugar, 9g Protein, 10g Net carbs
Nutrition (Cup): 110 Calories, 6g Fat, 13g Total Carbs, 2g Fiber, 8g Sugar, 2g Protein, 11g Net carbs
I get it – sometimes you need a side drink to wash down your meals.
But don’t worry at all! Chicken Salad Chick has a ton of low-carb beverages that you can enjoy along with your keto salads.
Chicken Salad Chick is keto-friendly only because its main ingredient (i.e. chicken) is devoid of carbs.
In fact, meat and poultry are like bread-and-butter for a ketoer. Fresh meat & poultry have exactly zero carbs and they offer plenty of minerals and vitamins like Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, phosphorus, and selenium.
The keto diet isn’t just about high-fat low-carb foods. The third macro, aka protein, also has a very important role to play in your overall well-being.
Here are some essential roles of protein in our body:
A Chicken salad is your best tool to reach your protein goals on a ketogenic diet.
Opt for dark meat chicken since it has more fat and iron. For example, a 4 oz serving of Chicken Thigh has 20g fat, 17g protein, and zero net carbs!
Is Anything from Chicken Salad Chick Keto? Hell yeah!
Most of the salads from Chicken Salad Chick have 0-2g net carbs per scoop, which makes them extremely keto-friendly. You can also enjoy Pimento cheese, egg salad, and Broccoli & Cheese Soup.
Stay away from all kinds of bread, crackers, and go easy on the dressings. When in doubt, follow the nutritional guidelines published by the company.
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