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Article: [Stop Starving!] Recommended Diet Meat Recipes

[Stop Starving!] Recommended Diet Meat Recipes

Recommended Diet Meat Recipes

Many people probably worry about gaining weight easily after a series of events or a lack of exercise. Even if you try to be mindful of not overeating, the scale reflects the real truth... However, simply reducing the amount you eat can lead to rebound weight gain and muscle loss, so it's not an effective diet strategy.

Therefore, this time, instead of a diet that involves not eating, we will introduce healthy diet meat recipes that use high-protein meat while keeping calories and carbohydrates low.

The Dangers of Diets That Involve Not Eating

If you don't eat, of course, you'll lose weight quickly. If you go without food or drink for about two days, you'll lose 2-3 kg and your waist will get smaller, but that's simply because your body has lost water.

If you continue to reduce the amount you eat, your body will enter an energy-saving mode, using muscle for energy, which reduces your basal metabolism and shifts your body to one that is harder to lose weight from and doesn't burn body fat easily. A body in energy-saving mode will surely rebound if you return to your previous eating habits. Furthermore, your concentration and endurance will also decrease, potentially harming your future health.

For a little weight loss or to prevent weight gain, we recommend cooking healthy meat dishes yourself. By limiting carbohydrates and consuming more protein, you can prioritize burning fat for energy without losing muscle.

Flavor Variations to Keep Things Interesting! 3 Chicken Breast Diet Recipes

"Chicken breast" is a prime example of a high-protein, low-carb food. Chicken breast has zero carbohydrates and is low in fat. Moreover, it's inexpensive and you can eat a lot of it, making it budget-friendly. For this reason, it's a frequently used ingredient in diets, but the taste and texture can often become monotonous. Here are some chicken breast recipes with flavor variations to help you stick with your diet and avoid getting bored.

Chicken Breast Caesar Salad (1-2 servings)

Chicken Breast Caesar Salad

When dieting, people tend to reduce the amount they eat, which often leads to lower intake of vitamins and minerals. By topping a colorful, vegetable-filled salad with chicken breast, you can satisfy both your nutritional needs and your stomach!

Ingredients
  • Chicken breast 300g
  • ★Sugar 1/2 tsp
  • ★Salt 1/2 tsp
  • Leaf lettuce 4 leaves
  • Avocado 1 pc
  • Red paprika 1/2 pc
  • Sliced onion 1/3 pc
  • Parmesan cheese 3 tbsp
  • ◆Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • ◆Vinegar 1 tbsp
  • ◆Salt 1/3 tsp
  • ◆Black pepper pinch
Instructions
  • 1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, rub in the ★ ingredients, and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • 2. Cut the vegetables into easy-to-eat pieces and place them in a salad bowl.
  • 3. Grill "1." in a non-oiled frying pan over medium heat until thoroughly cooked, then place on top of the vegetables.
  • 4. Mix the ◆ ingredients well and pour over "3.". Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to finish!

Chicken Breast Mizore-ni ~ Lightly Cooked Chicken Breast with Seasoning (2 servings)

Chicken Breast Mizore-ni

It is recommended to use the top part of the daikon radish, which is less pungent. This dish uses no oil, and the sweetness and aroma of the daikon radish make the meat refreshing to eat.

Ingredients
  • Chicken breast 300g
  • ★Sugar 1/2 tsp
  • ★Salt 1/2 tsp
  • Daikon radish 10cm
  • Water 50cc
  • Green onions 2 stalks
  • Ponzu sauce to taste
Instructions
  • 1. Slice the chicken breast thinly, rub in the ★ ingredients, and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • 2. Peel and grate the daikon radish.
  • 3. In a small pot, combine the grated daikon radish and water, bring to a boil, then add "1." and simmer until the color of the meat changes.
  • Simmer until the color of the meat changes
  • 4. Serve on a plate, sprinkle with green onions, and drizzle with ponzu sauce!

Chicken Breast and Tofu Tsukune Burger (3-4 servings)

Burger

Instead of breadcrumbs as a binder, this hamburger uses tofu and egg. It's a Japanese-style hamburger that's low in carbohydrates from the absence of breadcrumbs. It's light and healthy, yet very satisfying and filling.

Ingredients
  • ★Ground chicken breast 300g
  • ★Firm tofu 200g
  • ★Egg 1 pc
  • ★Onion 1/4 pc
  • ★Grated ginger 1/2 tsp
  • ★Miso 1 tsp
  • Oil for frying 1 tbsp or more
Instructions
  • 1. Squeeze excess water from the firm tofu until it holds its shape. Mince the onion.
  • 2. Knead the ★ ingredients well by hand until sticky, then shape into oval patties.
  • 3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add "2.", cover and cook for 3 minutes. Once browned, flip, cover again and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Tsukune Burger
  • 4. Season to your liking! Soy sauce or ponzu sauce are lower in carbohydrates than sauces or ketchup.

You can do it with other meats too! 2 Diet Meat Recipes

No matter how low in carbohydrates chicken is, you'll eventually get tired of eating only chicken, right? Other meats also have almost zero carbohydrates, and if you choose leaner cuts, you can create very healthy dishes! From here, we'll introduce recipes using beef and lamb, so please refer to them.

Beef Ribeye Tagliata (2 servings)

Beef Ribeye Tagliata

Tagliata is an Italian dish where grilled meat is thinly sliced and arranged. By serving it with a salad, you can also get vitamins!

Ingredients
  • Steak meat 1 piece (250-300g)
  • Mizuna, sliced onion, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, etc. Plenty
  • Your favorite dressing to taste
Instructions
  • 1. Remove steak from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Trim excess fat from the meat. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the meat with the trimmed fat. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Wrap in aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes. (For meat about 1.5 cm thick. For thicker cuts, increase cooking time. Discard the rendered fat after cooking.)
  • 3. Arrange easily cut vegetables on a plate, then thinly slice the meat from "2." and place it on top.
  • 4. Drizzle with dressing and enjoy!

Lamb Kimchi Stir-fry (3-4 servings)

Lamb Kimchi Stir-fry

Utilizing the saltiness and richness of kimchi, seasoning is kept to a minimum. This spicy dish is satisfying and makes you want to keep eating. Capsaicin in chili peppers also has fat-burning effects. Also, for kimchi, we recommend the type that ferments with lactic acid and becomes sour when refrigerated. Live lactic acid bacteria help regulate gut health, which can also contribute to diet effects!

Ingredients
  • Sliced lamb 300g
  • Kimchi 200g
  • Bean sprouts 1 bag
  • Nira (garlic chives) 1/2 bag
  • Sesame oil 2 tbsp
  • Soy sauce to taste
Instructions
  • 1. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add lamb and bean sprouts, and stir-fry until the meat changes color.
  • 2. Add nira cut into 2-3 cm pieces and stir-fry lightly. Add kimchi and stir until everything is heated through. Add soy sauce to taste and serve!
  • Kimchi Stir-fry

Eat Plenty of Meat and Diet!

It's great to be able to diet while eating plenty of meat, isn't it? Try to adopt a diet that focuses on consuming lots of meat and vegetables while reducing the amount of carbohydrates like bread and rice!

Products Used in This Recipe

  • [Domestic Brand Chicken] Kinsodori Chicken Breast

  • [Domestic Brand Chicken] Kinsodori Boneless Chicken Thigh

  • [Domestic Brand Chicken] Kinsodori Ground Chicken Breast

  • New Zealand Grass-fed Beef Ribeye Steak

  • New Zealand Grass-fed Beef Sirloin Steak

  • New Zealand Lamb Shoulder Slices