Diabetic-Friendly Chicken Salad BLT
🍗 Ingredients (2–3 servings)
For the chicken salad:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (grilled or baked)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise (or avocado mayo)
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the sandwich:
- 4–6 slices turkey bacon (lower fat than regular bacon)
- 1–2 tomatoes, sliced
- Lettuce leaves (romaine or iceberg)
- 4 slices low-carb or whole grain bread (look for high-fiber, low net carbs)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the chicken salad
Mix chicken, yogurt, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, celery, salt, and pepper until creamy. - Cook the bacon
Cook turkey bacon until crispy. Drain excess fat. - Assemble the sandwich
- Toast bread (optional)
- Add lettuce, chicken salad, tomato slices, and bacon
- Top with another slice of bread
🥗 Lower-Carb Options
- Skip the bread and make it a lettuce wrap
- Or serve open-faced on one slice of bread
- You can also use low-carb tortillas
👍 Why This Works for Diabetes
- High protein (chicken) helps stabilize blood sugar
- Greek yogurt replaces most of the mayo → fewer calories + better nutrition
- Fiber-rich bread slows glucose spikes
- Turkey bacon cuts down saturated fat
⚠️ Smart Tips
- Watch portion sizes—bread still contains carbs
- Choose tomatoes in moderation if you’re tracking carbs closely
- Pair with a side like cucumber slices or a small salad instead of chips
