Low Carb Chicken And Waffle Bites

Name: Low Carb Chicken And Waffle Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Birch Benders Keto Waffle Mix; 1/2 cup Buttermilk; 2 Chicken Breasts; 1 cup Crushed Pork Rinds; 1 Egg; Oil for Pan Fry (optional); Salt & Pepper; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/4 tsp Cayenne powder; Optional: Sugar Free Syrup (Bacon, Pickles, Stone Ground Mustard)

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The perfect low carb indulgence on the classic comfort food that is chicken and waffles. This breakfast is keto, sugar free, and gluten free. Indulge in the perfect OG breakfast without all the carbs.

It’s actually only one official day into summer and I’m feeling all the summer vibes. But despite the heat, these lil snack bites make me feel like I’m doing something right with my life. I wanted to create a fun appetizer/ brunch / snack dish that could be a part of your low carb arsenal. Also, who doesn’t love a good chicken and waffles?

This recipe was inspired by my Bon Appeteach “Book Club” series and the Tequila Sunrise (keto version available) that pairs perfectly with these Low Carb Chicken And Waffle Bites. So, let’s dive in shall we!? Find the full recipe for this easy Low Carb Chicken And Waffle Bites at the bottom of the page and read on for more tips and tricks!

“School” Supplies:

Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Measuring Cups/ Spoons
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Plate/ Small Bowl
Knife
Toothpicks/ skewers
Waffle Iron

“Class” Notes:

The Chicken:

Low carb chicken tenders are nothing new. I however, am a firm believer in flavor. I like mine to pack a punch. Whether you pre-cut the chicken into strips, pound out an entire cutlet, or use an entire chicken thigh… I implore you, season not just the coating but the actual chicken too! If you have extra time, you can even pre-soak it in buttermilk to make it extra delicious. I like to bread mine with a seasoned almond flour mixture.

Now, in order to keep this simple and easy, I to do a quick sear in a frying pan to get the outside nice and crispy then finish them off in the oven. If you plan on frying the entire cutlet you run the risk of losing the coating. You may want to play around with partially freezing the breaded chicken (15-20 minutes) to help it adhere better. But, I find that the mixture of searing and baking is the best way to go.

The Waffles:

I am obsessed with this waffle iron. It is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. We had three in my last classroom and would frequently sell waffles in our student run cafe, so I am well versed in waffle irons. I lead an exciting life….

Anyways, to make a low carb waffle I really believe in getting that “crispy outside and soft inside” thing going on. There are a lot of low carb waffle recipes out there so I figured there was no point in recreating the keto wheel on this one and used the Birch Benders keto mix for these waffles or if from scratch is your thing, check out my friend Anna over on Ketoinpearls.com‘s keto waffle recipe too!

Assembly:

I cut the waffles into quarters to form my “sandwich” bites. Pre-cut the chicken to match the size of your waffles (I fillet the chicken breast in half and then cut each fillet in half giving me 4 pieces of chicken).

I made my Low Carb Chicken and Waffle bites with a slice of thick cut bacon, a few dill pickles, some stone ground mustard, and a quick drizzle of sugar free syrup. Place on a platter and then grab as many as you can before everyone else does!

If you’re a true brunch lover like me, be sure to check out my popular keto cinnamon rolls (made with coconut flour) or a low carb lemon poppy seed scone too!