The Best Carnivore Chicken Taquitos

Carnivore chicken taquitos are such a fun way to add variety into an animal based diet. Succulent chicken and crispy bacon wrapped up in a crunchy, salty fried cheese tortilla is the stuff of dreams.

I mentioned in another post about my month of carnivore eating, and this is my grand finale recipe. What’s a better animal-based combo than chicken, bacon, and cheese? I thought of this concoction after about two weeks into this way of eating. If you’ve eaten keto or carnivore for any length of time, you know how hard it is to create variety in your meals.

So in an effort to switch things up a bit, carnivore taquitos were born. I kept things simple and only used three ingredients but those few items turned into something magical. I think they turned into quite the treat, and I hope they help you find new ways to enjoy these humble carnivore staples as well.

What are taquitos?

Traditional taquitos are a rolled up taco that originated in Mexico. They are usually made with tortillas and filled with meat, cheese, and various toppings. However, this carnivore version skips the tortillas and focuses purely on the meaty goodness. These taquitos use seasoned chicken breast and crunchy bacon all wrapped up in a blend of fried cheese that makes for the perfect juicy, crunchy bite. They’re an excellent choice for anyone looking to indulge while sticking to a meat-based diet.

Carnivore chicken taquitos are a delightful way to enjoy a classic snack without compromising your dietary preferences. With their crispy exterior and savory filling, they’re sure to become a go-to in your recipe rotation.

Why you’ll love these carnivore chicken taquitos

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Supplies you may need

I like to prepare my bacon on an aluminum foil lined sheet pan in the oven. As far as cheese goes, shredding your own is not only healthier, but it helps it melt more consistently. You’ll need a good cheese grater for that. In addition, a cutting board will be needed to slice up the chicken. And to handle the cheese, I like to use a combination of a silicon spatula and a pair of tongs.

• Sheet pan
• Aluminum foil
• Cheese grater
• Cutting board
• Silicon spatula
• Pair of tongs

Making carnivore chicken taquitos

I always start by gathering my ingredients. This won’t take very long as there are only three main items we need – chicken breast, bacon, and shredded cheese. Start by shredding both the cheddar cheese and the parmesan. Put in a bowl and set aside.

Prepare the bacon

Slice the bacon strips in half and place on an aluminum foil lined sheet pan. Put the pans in a cold oven. Preheat to 400F/200C and set a timer for 20-30 minutes. The time will depend on your oven and preference of crispiness. I like my bacon rather crispy, so mine stays in the oven for closer to 30 minutes including the preheating time.

After it’s done, remove the bacon from the pans with a pair of tongs and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.

Slice the chicken

While the bacon is cooking, prepare the chicken breast by cutting it in slices about 3 inches long and about half inch wide. Each slice should be between 1 and 2 ounces and be about the size of your finger.

Subsequently, cook the chicken slices in a pan with your fat of choice. I like to use an instant read thermometer every time I cook chicken to ensure they are perfectly done. No one wants overcooked chicken, but underdone chicken is dangerous. Flavor with your favorite seasonings, and set aside.

Fry the cheese

I like to start with a cold skillet to give me some time to manage the heat. I love my cast iron, but you can use whatever pan your prefer. The cheeses release plenty of grease in the cooking process, so there is no need to put down any oil or butter to start. Drop about a half cup of the cheese blend in a circle in the center of the pan, and bring the heat up to medium-low.

After a few minutes, the cheese will start to melt together and bubble. At this point, I take my spatula and form the edges into more of a circle, but that’s all I do. Leave the cheese alone for now.

In another few minutes, the edges will start to crisp up. Use the silicon spatula to gently lift the cheese away from the pan. If the cheese sticks too much and refuses to release from the pan, let it cook a little longer. This takes me around 5 minutes, but it may take longer depending on how you manage your heat on the stove.

Wrap the carnivore chicken taquitos

When the cheese has been completely released from the pan, layer a strip of bacon and two smaller pieces of chicken or one large piece on top of the bacon. Sprinkle a little extra cheese to melt on the chicken and get to rolling.

I find that the easiest way to close the cheese wrap is with a silicon spatula and a pair of tongs. The spatula is in one hand guiding the cheese, and the tongs are in the other making sure everything stays together. Let it cook on the seam for a minute or two to close it, and start plating!

Make the dipping sauce

My carnivore diet allowed for some dairy and hot sauce, so I mixed some Greek yogurt and green Cholula to dip my taquitos. Another variation could be sour cream and Frank’s Red Hot. The combination you use is entirely up to you!

I like to slice my taquitos in half and smother in the dipping sauce. Whatever taquito filling you use and whatever sauce you make, I hope you enjoy!

Have you made this? Comment below on your favorite variations!