Low Carb Best Chicken and Waffles

It’s not quite definitive who the real inventor of “chicken and waffles” is, but the combo of fried chicken on a crispy waffle is believed to have been established in Harlem in the early 1900s. Since then, chicken and waffles have become trendy and can be found in tons of brunch spots across America. A large waffle is topped with savory, seasoned and fried chicken. What completes chicken and waffles is a big drizzle of maple syrup across the whole plate. If you don’t think you’re a fan of maple syrup on chicken, you can always opt for a more Keto-friendly sauce. Make a savory sauce with mayonnaise as the base and your diet will thank you.

Keto Mother’s day brunch recipe

Looking for inspiration on Mother’s day? Carb Manager has many recipes that are great to cook for celebrations and holidays. Chicken and waffles would make a great Keto Mother’s day brunch recipe. Otherwise, this popular brunch is fun to make on any Sunday mid-morning!

What is Keto maple syrup?

Keto maple syrup is made without any added sugar and only uses Keto-friendly sweeteners. Be wary when shopping; some brands that claim to be sugar-free are actually just reduced sugar. They still contain un-friendly sugar to the Keto diet. Always check the nutrition label when shopping for processed Keto foods.

Note how much avocado oil you will need

Since you’ll be frying your chicken for the chicken and waffles, you’ll need quite a lot more avocado oil than what is listed in the ingredients. Follow the recipe directions to know how much oil to use. However, note you won’t be consuming any of the excess oil. That’s why a smaller amount is listed in the ingredients list - so you have accurate nutritional macros.

Net Carbs

5.1 g
Fiber

3.4 g
Total Carbs

13 g
Protein

52.5 g
Fats

70.1 g

863 cals

Quantity

Serving Size

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Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw

6 oz
Salt

0.13 tsp
Black pepper

0.13 tsp
Almond flour

1 tbsp
Raw egg

1 large
Almond flour

1 tbsp
Paprika

1 tsp
Onion powder

0.25 tsp
Garlic powder

0.5 tsp
Avocado oil

1.5 tbsp
Almond flour

1 tbsp
Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)

0.5 tbsp
Baking powder

0.13 tsp
Raw egg

1 large
Vanilla extract

0.13 tsp
Almond milk

0.5 tbsp
Butter, unsalted

2 tbsp

Step 1

Choose chicken breast that has been cut into tenders or slice the chicken breast yourself. Add the chicken tenders to a bowl and season them with salt and pepper. Dust the tenders next with almond flour.
Step 2

Prepare a breading station by whisking an egg in a small bowl. On a clean plate, combine the second amount of almond flour with paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Additionally, you need to fill a frying pan with at least 1-inch of avocado oil (this may be more than what is listed in the ingredients, but the excess won’t be consumed).
Step 3

Begin heating the oil at medium heat while you bread the chicken strips. One at a time, dip a floured chicken strip into the egg. Let the egg drip off before you roll the chicken in the seasoned almond flour. Add the breaded chicken to the hot frying pan to cook.
Step 4

Fry all the breaded chicken tenders until they are extra crispy all over as well as reach at least 165 F (80 C) on a meat thermometer. The almond flour may get dark in the oil, but it’s not burnt. After cooking all the chicken, make your waffle batter by whisking together the third amount of almond flour together with powdered erythritol and baking powder in a clean, large mixing bowl. Next, whisk egg, vanilla extract, and almond milk into the batter. Melt the butter and whisk this in as well.
Step 5

You can choose between cooking your waffle in a pan on the stove or a waffle iron - both work. To cook the batter in a pan, spray a small pan liberally with pan spray. Heat the pan on medium-low heat before pouring in the waffle batter. Cook the batter similar to pancake batter - wait for the batter to bubble before you flip it over and finish cooking.
Step 6

For serving, plate one large waffle with 2-3 fried chicken tenders. It is most delicious to add Keto maple syrup to your dish to complete the “chicken and waffles”. Check the introduction of the recipe to read more about how to find Keto maple syrup. Enjoy hot!