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Spring is here and summer is on its way. Lighten up your meals with this fun, tasty low carb take on a deli favorite. Chicken salad offers great flavor with a hint of sweet but the carbs and calories can add up. By switching out the typical salad dressing for avocado, we upgrade the fats you're eating and add extra nutrients. We also take out the bun in favor of lettuce to create a low carb, budget friendly meal. Plus, did we mention it tastes great?? Scroll down for printable recipe, nutrition information and 2019 cost breakdown.  printable to letter size paper Cost Breakdown (2019)

Fried chicken is an American favorite dish, but the grease adds up. Many people choose to switch to baked chicken to cut out the fried factor. Today we've made this favorite even healthier without sacrificing any flavor. We've turned the carby breading to a great source of protein and healthy fats as well as converted this to a gluten free and paleo friendly recipe.  Scroll down for a printable recipe as well as the nutrition facts and the 2019 cost to make.  What You'll Need: Chicken Breasts or Thighs 1 Cup Almonds or Almond Flour 2 tsp Garlic Salt 3 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning 1 Large Egg 1/4 Cup Water 1 tsp Lemon Juice Equipment: Ninja Food Processor Air Bake Cake Pan Pyrex Casserole Meat Thermometer How to Make: Preheat oven to 450. Blend almonds to crushed size or smaller. We wanted the slightly larger chunks to keep the almond flavor better, but almond flour can also be used here. Combine almonds, garlic salt, and lemon pepp...