Keto Dinner Ideas

By Joann Chang July 28, 2023 2 mins read 108 Views

Stuck in a dinner rut? No idea what to make for dinner that will be delicious AND keto-friendly?

No problem, we’ve got your back! These 10 low-carb, Primal recipes will add flavor and fun to your next evening meal.

Pair the dishes below with one or more keto side dishes to make a complete meal that packs plenty of protein and healthy fats without the carb bombs that can torpedo your keto diet.

10 Keto Dinner Recipes the Whole Family Will Love

1. Italian Chicken and Basil Kabobs Recipe

Food is more fun when it’s served on a stick. You won’t believe how much flavor is packed into these kabobs!

Italian chicken and veggie kabobs piled on a plate with Primal Kitchen Italian Vinaigrette.

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2. Avocado Egg Burger

Burgers are always the right answer when someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” Bet you’ve never seen a burger like this before, though. This one requires a fork and knife for sure!

Burger served on an avocado "bun" with a fried egg and Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo.

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3. [TAG12] and Sage Chicken in Cream

There’s nothing boring about these creamy, lemony chicken thighs. Substitute full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free version.

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4. Salmon with Pistachio Pesto

Pistachios have some interesting health benefits, but that’s not the only reason to love them. They also make one heck of a delicious pesto.

Salmon fillets topped with bright green pistachio pesto on a white platter.

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5. Green Goddess Chicken

Say so long to plain, dried out chicken breasts. Made with three simple ingredients, you’ll marvel at how moist and tasty this chicken is.

Whole and sliced chicken breast on a square white plate surrounded by greens.

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6. Steak and Avocado Salad with Primal Kitchen Chipotle [TAG13] Mayo Dressing

Steak salad is a quintessential keto dinner. It has everything you need: protein, low-carb veggies, and healthy fats, all in one bowl. Add any additional veggies you want to really make this salad your own.

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7. Perfect Spatchcock Whole Chicken

If you aren’t on the spatchcocking train yet, it’s time to climb aboard. Spatchcocking involves removing the backbone from a whole bird and flattening it before cooking. This allows the meat to cook more evenly in less time while staying moist. Learn the technique here, then try it on your next Thanksgiving turkey!

Roasted spatchcocked chicken in a large skillet.

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8. Salmon Burgers with Slaw

You can make low-carb buns to go along with these salmon burgers, or simply wrap them in lettuce.

Salmon burger on white plate with lettuce.

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9. Pressure Cooker Beef Pho

Pho is not a simple dish to make, but the results are worth the effort. Using a pressure cooker to prepare the oxtail bone broth is also a timesaver.

Hand using chopsticks to stir a bowl of beef pho with fresh herbs and lime wedges.

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10. Keto Beef Stew

Beef stew is true comfort food. Many stew recipes call for potatoes, which can be too high-carb to fit neatly into a keto diet. This one makes some strategic ingredient swaps.

Bowl of keto beef stew with fork and spoon.