Keto BBQ Chicken Nachos

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These Keto BBQ Chicken Nachos are a low-carb and delicious dish. This dish has a similar taste to traditional nachos, and it easily satisfies all the cravings while being on the keto diet. These Nachos are made with cheese chips instead of tortillas and contain red onions, melted cheese, avocado, sour cream, jalapenos & chicken, which is combined with the keto BBQ sauce. These Keto BBQ Chicken Nachos are very crunchy, spicy, and creamy. Everyone will love to have these nachos if they are following the keto diet or just want to have something healthy. This dish shows that you don’t have to compromise on flavor while on a diet.

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STATS:

  • Cook time: Fifteen mints.
  • Total time: Twenty-five mints.
  • Serving size: ¼
  • Cuisine: American
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Course: Appetizer / Main
  • Diet: Keto, Low Carb
  • Prep time: Ten mins
  • Serving: 4 servings

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Chopping board

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1/3 cup keto BBQ sauce
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  • ½ small red onion
  • 1 small jalapeño
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ avocado
  • ½ tsp. smoked paprika

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CHICKEN:

  • We can use the leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken to make this dish quickly and easily.

KETO BBQ SAUCE:

  • We have to use the keto BBQ sauce to make this dish keto-friendly; so we always have to check the label before buying.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Cheddar cheese is used to make the cheese shells as it melts nicely in place of tortillas.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • Mozzarella cheese is added to balance the sharpness of cheddar and adds a gooey texture.

RED ONIONS:

  • Red onions are added to these nachos to provide a subtle crunch and bite; omit if you have more stringent carbohydrate restrictions.

JALAPENO:

  • Jalapeño is added to add flavor and heat; adjust according to your preferred level of spice.

FREE ONIONS::

  • Addition of green onions add a splash of color and a new taste.

AVOCADOS:

  • Top these nachos with avocados to add healthy fats and creamy texture in toppings.

SOUR CREAM:

  • This is optional but its addition will make these nachos creamy & rich.

SMOKED PAPRIKA:

  • We can use the smoked paprika to make the chicken flavorful and smoky.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTION:

  1. We can put the parchment paper on a baking pan.
  2. Then we can warm-up the oven to four hundred degrees F.
  3. We can put one tablespoon of shredded cheese on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes or till it gets brown and bubbly.
  4. Now we can cool down the cheese shells for three to five minutes.
  5. We can combine the BBQ sauce with the chicken till they get coated completely.
  6. Now we can add the red onions, mozzarella, BBQ chicken, & jalapenos on the baking sheet on the cheese chips.
  7. We can bake the dish for eight to ten minutes until the cheese gets melted and golden brown.
  8. Then we can add the chopped avocados, sour cream, & green onions to the nachos and serve warm.

SERVING IDEAS:

  • Serve the nachos with guacamole or keto ranch dip for the tasty snacking.
  • Add banana peppers or pickled jalapeños on top of the nachos to make them spicier.
  • We could add some chopped bacon for the additional crunch.
  • You can serve these nachos with a fresh salad for a filling dinner.
  • Serve the BBQ nachos with sparkling water or a keto-friendly cocktail.

TIPS:

  • We would utilize the pre-cooked chicken to make these nachos to save prep time.
  • You have to avoid over baking the cheddar chips as they might get burned.
  • We can add some chorizo or bacon for the smoky taste.
  • You have to utilize the parchment paper so that the cheese shells will not get stuck with the dish.
  • We have to completely cool down the cheese chips to make them crunchier.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We have to put the remaining nachos in the seal box and store the nachos for 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • We should not have to store these BBQ nachos as the cheese shells will lose the crunch.

FAQs:

Can I make these nachos dairy-free?

  • We can make these nachos dairy-free utilize the dairy-free cheese and eliminate the sour cream to make this dairy-free.

Are these nachos spicy?

  • These nachos get spicy only if you add the jalapenos slices or banana pepper and we can adjust as we like.

What should I use instead of cheese chips?

  • We can add the keto tortilla chips, or pork rinds in place of cheese chips to make these nachos.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 320 kcal
Total Carbs: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Net Carbs: 6g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 22g
Sodium: 520mg
Potassium: 410mg
Serving size: ¼