Meat lovers, rejoice. These bacon-wrapped chicken bites are a delicious way to satisfy your meat cravings while meeting your macros.
Total Carbs: 0.4g | Total Fat: 13.3g | Protein: 22.5g
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Serving: 5
Ingredients:
- 10 oz boneless chicken breasts
- 5 oz bacon trimmed into shorter strips
- Salt and pepper mix for seasoning
- Cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
- Prepare all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Season them with the salt and pepper mix.
- Cut the bacon into shorter strips and wrap each strip around a cubed chicken breast.
- Secure the bacon and chicken with a toothpick. Then arrange them on a baking dish.
- Place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the meat is well-cooked.
- Top each bacon-wrapped chicken bite with cheese.
- Serve with mayonnaise or homemade ranch dip if desired!
Recipe FAQs:
What makes this side dish healthy?
The fact that it does not use ingredients that unnecessarily adds carbohydrates and sugars to your diet. Some bacon-wrapped chicken bite recipes include honey or brown sugar to add sweetness to the meat, but can easily kick you out of ketosis.
Can I eat this on a keto carnivore diet?
Yes, you can. If you’re on a strict carnivore diet, please feel free to season the chicken with salt only.
What bacon do you recommend?
On a clean keto diet, it’s best to consume bacon that does not contain added sugars. Pederson’s Farms Uncured No Sugar Added bacon is a good option. You can also have Jones Dairy Farm No Sugar bacon.
What can you serve with bacon-wrapped chicken bites?
This goes well with lemonade or another cold keto-friendly drink. Other tasty side dishes that pair with these include zucchini chips, roasted broccoli, and keto french fries.
