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Keto Low-Carb Bacon Parmesan Crusted Chicken Nuggets

Keto Low-Carb Bacon Parmesan Crusted Chicken Nuggets with Avocado Ranch dipping sauce is a quick and easy recipe perfect for tenders, strips, or chicken fingers. This dish is ketogenic, great for ketosis, family, and kid-friendly with only 3 grams of carbs per serving! Serve them baked or fried.
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword avocado ranch, keto bacon chicken, keto chicken nuggets, keto crusted chicken, low carb chicken nuggets
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

Avocado Ranch Dip

  • 1/2 avocado depending on the size of your avocado 3/4 of the halved avocado may work best
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon chives Dried or fresh
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Add the cooked bacon to a blender or food processor. Blend for 30 seconds. Add the almond flour and shredded parmesan cheese to the blender. Blend for 30-40 seconds to create a crusted topping. Place the crust mixture in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Add the Italian Seasoning, chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the bacon and almond flour. Stir well.
  • Layer a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Add the egg to a bowl. 
  • Dip the chicken cubes in the egg first and then the crust mixture.  Place the chicken pieces on the pan with the parchment paper.
  • Spray the top of the chicken with cooking oil. Bake for 20-22 minutes until the nuggets are crisp.
  • Remove from the oven and cool before serving.

Avocado Ranch Dip

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Mash the avocado. Stir and blend well.

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Notes

(TIP: add the almond flour, parmesan, and bacon to a ziploc bag. Place the egg coated chicken in the bag. Seal and shake to fully coat).
You can use a store-bought ranch packet for the dip if you wish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g