Refined carbohydrates are foods from which fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients have been removed. Common examples include white flour, white bread, pastries, breakfast cereals, sugary drinks, and many packaged snacks. What remains is primarily starch and sugar, which digest quickly, raise blood sugar rapidly, and provide far less nutrition than the original food.

Inspired by the famous Whole Foods curry chicken salad, Chef Janine’s ketogenic version transforms the classic into a luxurious low-carb delicacy rooted in the rich culinary traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Tender chicken is poached in bone broth and blended with coconut cream, avocado oil mayo, authentic Madras curry spices, fresh herbs, jicama, fennel, almonds, and blueberries for a creamy, refreshing, protein-rich salad packed with flavor and healthy fats.