Keto Omaha

If you love crispy, spicy Nashville Hot Chicken, this Keto Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is for you! Juicy, breaded chicken thighs are fried until crispy, tossed in a fiery, buttery hot sauce, and layered with crunchy pickles & creamy mayo—all inside a low-carb chaffle bun or lettuce wrap!

Ingredients (Serves 2)

🍗 For the Crispy Keto Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, pounded thin)

• ½ cup almond flour

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 egg (beaten)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

🔥 For the Nashville Hot Sauce:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)

• 1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon erythritol (for a touch of sweetness)

🥒 For the Sandwich Toppings:

• ½ cup shredded lettuce

• 4 dill pickle slices

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

🥖 For the Keto “Bread” Alternative (Choose One!):

1️⃣ Chaffle Bun (Makes 2 Chaffles):

• 1 egg

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

• 1 tablespoon almond flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

2️⃣ Lettuce Wrap Option:

• 2 large butter lettuce leaves

3️⃣ Cheese Crisps as “Bread”:

• ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (baked until crispy)

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Keto “Bread” Alternative:

(If using chaffles as buns)

• Preheat a mini waffle maker.

• In a bowl, whisk together egg, shredded cheese, almond flour, baking powder, and garlic powder.

• Pour half the batter into the waffle maker and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

• Repeat for the second chaffle.

💡 Other Options:

✔️ Use cheese crisps for an ultra-crispy sandwich.

✔️ Go bun-free and serve as a lettuce wrap!

2️⃣ Prepare the Crispy Keto Chicken:

• In a bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

• Dip each chicken thigh into beaten egg, then coat with the almond flour mixture.

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

• Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until crispy and golden brown.

• Remove from the pan and let rest for 2 minutes.

3️⃣ Make the Nashville Hot Sauce:

• In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and erythritol.

• Brush or toss the crispy chicken in the hot sauce.

4️⃣ Assemble the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich:

• Spread mayo on one chaffle (or lettuce wrap).

• Layer crispy hot chicken, pickles, and shredded lettuce.

• Top with the second chaffle and serve hot!

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

• Pair with a side of keto coleslaw or zucchini fries for extra crunch!

🔥 Pro Tip: Add a slice of pepper jack cheese for extra heat!

Nutrition Info (Per Serving – 1 Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Chaffle Bun)

• Calories: ~530

• Protein: ~45g

• Fat: ~40g

• Net Carbs: ~5g