If you are looking for a satisfying meal that fits into real life, these low-carb bacon chicken patties are about to become a regular in your rotation. Born from a classic fridge-cleanout session, this low sugar recipe skips the heavy breading and leans into high-quality comfort food ingredients that your whole family will love.
Why You Will Love These Low Carb Chicken Patties
- Budget Friendly This recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover chicken thighs, bacon, or extra vegetables sitting in your refrigerator.
- Low-Carb Comfort Food By skipping the breadcrumbs entirely, you get all the rich, cheesy goodness of a chicken patty with only 4 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
- Kid Approved The classic combination of bacon, chicken, and gooey cheese makes this a hit with kids and picky eaters alike.
- Make-Ahead Friendly You can mix and shape the patties ahead of time, making your busy weeknight dinner routine incredibly smooth.
- Simple Ingredients Everything in this dish relies on everyday grocery staples that you likely already have on hand.
Ingredients for the Keto Chicken Patties
- Chicken Thighs These provide a juicy, flavorful base that stays moist during the baking process. Chicken thighs are not as lean as chicken breasts. The dark meat and fat from the thighs adds more flavor.
- Bacon Adds a smoky crunch and rich depth that pairs beautifully with the poultry.
- Softened Cream Cheese Acts as the primary binding agent, keeping the cakes held together without relying on flour or breading. Leave your cream cheese on the counter for an hour before mixing. Cold cream cheese will not combine smoothly and will leave large clumps in your pattie.
- Mozzarella and Monterey Jack These cheeses melt throughout the patty to create a gooey texture and hold the shape.
- Onions and Bell Peppers Introduce a pleasant crunch, natural sweetness, and a boost of fresh nutrients.
- Seasonings (Sea Salt, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper) A simple blend that enhances the natural flavors without overpowering the dish.
Making the Low Carb Chicken Patties
- Cook and Prep the Chicken Roast your chicken thighs with sea salt and pepper, then dice them once they cool down. Utilize the hot oven and the same baking sheet to roast your diced onions and whole bacon slices for 17-20 minutes, dicing the bacon after it cools.
- Combine the Base Mixture In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled chicken, bacon, vegetables, softened cream cheese, shredded cheeses, and spices. Mix thoroughly with your hands to guarantee the cheese is evenly dispersed, which helps the patties stay together.
- Chill Place the fully mixed bowl into the refrigerator to chill for at least 20 minutes. This firms up the cream cheese so the patties do not flatten out or fall apart in the oven.
- Shape and Bake Form the mixture into uniform patties, similar to hamburgers, and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-20 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
Troubleshooting the Cheesy Bacon Chicken Patties
- The patties are falling apart after baking his usually happens if the mixture was not chilled long enough or if the chicken pieces were cut too large. Keep your chicken and vegetable pieces relatively small. Large chunks make it harder for the patties to hold their shape while baking. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after pulling them from the oven to let the cheese firm back up before moving them.
- The mixture is too sticky to shape If the mixture is sticking to your hands, wet your palms slightly with cold water before forming each patty.
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Can I use chicken breasts instead of thighs?
Yes, chicken breasts work well, though thighs are recommended because they stay juicier.
Can I air fry these chicken cakes?
Absolutely, cook them at 350 degrees F for about 12-15 minutes until heated through and golden.
How long do leftovers stay fresh?
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Can I freeze these patties?
Yes, shape the patties and freeze them on a tray before transferring them to a freezer bag for up to two months. Bake from frozen, adding 5-8 minutes to the cook time.
Recipe
Low-Carb Chicken Patties
408kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of cooked and diced chicken thighs
- 5 slices of cooked and diced bacon
- ½ large diced onion
- 8 oz of softened cream cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese
- 2 diced bell peppers
- ½ teaspoon each of sea salt garlic powder, and cracked black pepper
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl that will hold all of the ingredients.
- When combined, place in the refrigerator and chill for about 20 minutes or overnight.
- After chilling, press the mixture as if it were a hamburger and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-20 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving10 servingsCalories408kcalCarbohydrates4gProtein23gFat33gSaturated Fat14gPolyunsaturated Fat4gMonounsaturated Fat12gTrans Fat0.1gCholesterol138mgSodium469mgPotassium314mgFiber1gSugar2gVitamin A1287IUVitamin C31mgCalcium174mgIron1mg
Notes
This recipe can be made up to three days in advance.
You can use other chicken rather than chicken thighs. That is just what I used.
Shay Anderson says
This is one of my favorite recipes. I was having a small last minute get together. I came across the delicious recipe it was truly a hit was hoping to have some leftovers but no luck 10 out of 10 would recommend