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Keto BBQ Pulled Chicken Nachos Recipe

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Keto BBQ Pulled Chicken Nachos made with crispy low-carb chips or pork rinds, homemade sugar-free BBQ sauce, juicy chicken, and melty cheese. Great for game day or a quick dinner.

Ingredients

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For Chicken:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • Salt and pepper

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

For BBQ Sauce (Sugar-Free):

  • 3/4 cup tomato paste

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 2 tbsp allulose or erythritol

  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

  • Salt to taste

For Chip Base:

  • Pork rinds (plain)
    OR

  • Shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella), baked into cheese chips

Toppings (Optional):

  • Extra shredded cheese

  • Pickled jalapeños

  • Sour cream

  • Avocado or guacamole

  • Green onions

  • Red onion (thin sliced)

  • Chopped cilantro

  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  • Heat oil in pan. Cook chicken on medium heat for 6–7 mins per side until done. Shred with forks.

  • In a small pot, mix all BBQ sauce ingredients. Simmer 5–7 mins, stir often.

  • Toss shredded chicken in BBQ sauce.

  • Make cheese chips by baking small piles of shredded cheese at 400°F for 5–8 mins until crisp. Or use pork rinds.

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread out your chips on a tray or skillet.

  • Add a layer of cheese, BBQ chicken, more cheese, and toppings like jalapeños and onions.

  • Bake 8–10 mins until cheese melts and bubbles.

  • Top with sour cream, avocado, lime, and anything else you like. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use leftover chicken or rotisserie for a shortcut.

  • Store extra BBQ sauce in the fridge for up to a week.

  • Swap pork rinds with zucchini chips or low-carb tortillas for a change.

  • Sauce can be made ahead to save time.

  • Reheat leftovers in oven—not microwave—for best texture.

Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-bbq-pulled-chicken-nachos/