Keto Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich
Satisfy your fast-food cravings without breaking your keto diet with this irresistible Keto Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich! Featuring tender, juicy chicken marinated in dill pickle juice for that signature tang, this low-carb recipe swaps traditional breading for a crisp coating made with almond flour and Parmesan cheese, perfectly seasoned with paprika and garlic. Pan-fried to golden perfection in heart-healthy avocado oil, the chicken is nestled between keto-friendly hamburger buns and layered with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and zesty dill pickles for a mouthwatering experience. Ready in just 35 minutes, this high-protein sandwich is ideal for a quick lunch, dinner, or impressing guests with its flavorful twist on a fast-food classic—all while staying true to your keto goals! Perfect for fans of Chick-fil-A and keto-friendly recipes alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast halves
- 1 cup Dill pickle juice
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Avocado oil
- 2 pieces Keto-friendly hamburger buns
- 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces Tomato slices
- 4 pieces Dill pickle slices
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch to ensure even cooking.
Place the chicken breasts in a sealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and cover with pickle juice. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy cream.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well-coated, then dredge in the almond flour mixture, pressing to adhere the coating.
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Make sure there is enough oil to pan-fry the chicken.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated chicken breasts in the skillet.
Fry the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Lightly toast the keto-friendly buns, if desired.
Assemble the sandwich by placing a piece of chicken on the bottom half of each bun, followed by lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately while still warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.2 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.5 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 5828 mg | 253% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 170.1 g | 340% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 898 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1504 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
