These Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers are the ultimate keto-friendly appetizer!
They are simple to prepare, made with straightforward ingredients, and are sure to be a hit at game day, holiday, and family parties!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers Are Low-Carb Appetizer
I love to prepare this recipe for tailgate parties, bridal and baby showers, or for just enjoying at home on nights I want to binge-watch a TV series (always)! From start to finish, they take only one hour to make, which is perfect since I do everything (very) last minute. If you’re in need of a nut-free and ketogenic appetizer for an upcoming gathering, these are the perfect option!
Nutrient-Dense Chicken Ranch Poppers
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers recipe contains simple and nutrient-dense ingredients that give you more “bang for your buck” with each bite! Full of healthy fats, protein, and flavor, these will satisfy your craving while keeping you satiated for hours to come!
Diets This Recipe Is Compliant With
- Keto and Low-Carb: This is ultra low-carb and keto-friendly! One popper + ranch contains only 0.8g net carbs!
- Nut-Free: This recipe is made without any ingredients that contain nuts.
- Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: This recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, and Celiac-friendly.
- Added-Sugar-Free: This recipe does not include any added sugar.
Net Carbs In This Recipe
These keto poppers contain only 0.8 grams of net carbs per serving!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 15 poppers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers are a delicious low-carb and keto-friendly party appetizer! This recipe is keto, low-carb, nut-free, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and only 0.8g net carbs per serving!
Ingredients
Poppers
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 12 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Ranch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp heavy whipping cream*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line baking sheet with foil and baking rack. Lay bacon strips on a baking rack in even layer. Bake bacon in the oven until crispy, about 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the bacon. (Alternatively, bacon can be cooked on the stovetop over medium heat and drained of excess grease on a paper towel-lined plate). Crumble bacon into small pieces. (Dispose of foil from the baking sheet or use a second baking sheet.) Decrease oven heat to 375 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To a large mixing bowl, add ground chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, egg, and spices. Using hands, mix together until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into equal-sized balls, about 1 1/2 tbsp of mixture per ball, place on the prepared baking sheet, and lightly press down to slightly flatten. Bake until golden brown and cooked throughout about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to a mixing bowl, add all ranch ingredients and stir until well-combined. (*Add 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream for a thicker ranch and, for a thinner consistency, add 3 tbsp.) Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove peppers from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve with toothpicks and ranch dressing drizzled atop poppers or on the side.
Keywords: chicken bacon ranch, low-carb chicken bacon ranch, keto chicken bacon ranch, keto appetizer, low-carb appetizer
Katy says
Love these! They were a hit at an office party where everyone is doing the low carb thing!
★★★★★
Lynnie says
Quadrupled the recipe to feed my crew of men for dinner! Yum and easy peasy! Thanks for a great keto recipe!
★★★★★
realbalanced says
YAY! So happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe, Lynnie!!! 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and recipe rating!
Tara says
The recipe yields 15, so are the nutrition facts based on one popper?
realbalanced says
Hi, Tara! Yes, correct! One popper is one serving. The recipe yields 15 poppers (15 servings). I updated the nutrition label so that is clearer now. Thank you!
Tara says
Thank you! They are in the oven now, can’t wait!
realbalanced says
YAY! Enjoy!!!
Stephanie, One Caring Mom says
These look delicious!! I love ground chicken but find that I don’t have a lot of recipes that utilize it. This one looks perfect and I can’t wait to try them. The flavor combo of chicken, bacon, and ranch is one of my favorites!
realbalanced says
Thank you, Stephanie! They are soooo delicious!
Emily says
Do you post net carbs in your nutrients info?
realbalanced says
The nutrition label below the recipe includes total carbs and fiber. I write the net carbs within the body of the post. Each popper is 0.8g net carbs.
Ryan says
Easily one of my new meals “on-the-go” (read: I’m too lazy to pack anything and these are the perfect meal for the lazy man who’d rather grab-and-go than act like an adult and take care of cooking for himself)! Pair these with ranch and you’ve got the perfect game-time snack, or meal if you’re like me and have no chill.
★★★★★
realbalanced says
So glad you enjoyed! Thank you!